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Enforce

/ɛˈnfɔrs/
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(verb) To keep up, impose or bring into effect something, not necessarily by force.

The government must enforce the law immediately.
The Sioux tribe asked the government to enforce the treaty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The police are here to ____ the laws and protect every citizen.

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