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Added 9 October 2026

enforce

/ɪnˈfoɹs/ verb

Latin root: infortiāre Wiktionary

verb Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about enforce at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Ensure observance of laws and rules.
Apply the rules to everyone
Compel to behave in a certain way.
Social relations impose courtesy

Origin

From Middle English enforcen, from Old French enforcier, from Late Latin infortiāre, from in- + fortis (“strong”).

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