enforce

 
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɔːs, ɛn-/

verb

[with object]
  • compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation): the role of the police is to enforce the law
  • cause (something) to happen by necessity or force: there is no outside agency to enforce cooperation between the players
  • archaic press home (a demand or argument): my father spoke like a preacher enforcing a precept of religion

Derivatives

enforceability

Pronunciation: /-səˈbɪlɪti/
noun

enforceable

adjective

enforcer

noun

Origin:

Middle English (in the senses 'strive' and 'impel by force'; formerly also as inforce): from Old French enforcir, enforcier, based on Latin in- 'in' + fortis 'strong'