enforced

• Qui est imposé ou rendu obligatoire, généralement par l'autorité ou la force, et dont l'application est assurée.

Describes something that is made to happen or be obeyed, typically by using authority or force.

1. Made compulsoryB2formal

   Something that is imposed or made obligatory by authority or law.

   rendu obligatoire

   • The enforced lockdown lasted for several weeks.
   • Enforced compliance with safety regulations is mandatory.
   • The new rules were strictly enforced by the authorities.

   Synonymesbindingcompulsoryimposedmandatoryobligatoryrequired

   Antonymesdiscretionaryelectivefreeoptionalvoluntary

2. Imposed by external forceB2formal

   A situation or condition that is forced upon someone against their will.

   imposé par une force extérieure

   • The enforced silence in the library was uncomfortable.
   • He lived under enforced exile for many years.
   • The enforced curfew restricted movement after dark.

   Synonymesconstrainedforcedimposedinvoluntary

   Antonymeschosenfreeoptionalvoluntarywilling

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de faire respecter une loi, une règle ou une obligation, ou d'imposer quelque chose par la force ou l'autorité.

A verb used to indicate the act of compelling observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

1. Compel complianceB2formal

   To make sure that a law, rule, or regulation is obeyed.

   Faire respecter (une loi, une règle)

   • The police enforce traffic laws to keep roads safe.
   • The school strictly enforces its dress code policy.
   • New regulations were enforced to protect the environment.

   Synonymesadministerapplycarry outexecuteimposeuphold

   Antonymesdisregardignoreneglectviolatewaive

2. Impose by forceB2formal

   To force someone to do something or to make something happen.

   Imposer par la force

   • The government enforced mandatory vaccinations during the outbreak.
   • The manager enforced a strict deadline for the project.
   • They enforced the new safety protocols across all factories.

   Synonymescoercecompelconstrainforceimposeoblige

   Antonymesabandonallowforgoignoreneglectpermitwaive