Enforce
(verb)
- To make sure that (a law, rule, etc.) is obeyed.
- To ensure compliance with (a rule or regulation) by penalties or other means.
Origin:
From old french enforcer, from en- ("in") + force ("force").
Examples:
- The police enforce the law.
- The company enforces safety regulations.
- The government enforces immigration laws.
- The school enforces a dress code.
- The court enforces the judgement.