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Grammar : Adj
Spell : en-fawrs, -fohrs
Phonetic Transcription : ɛnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs

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Définition of enforced

Origin :
  • early 14c., "to drive by physical force;" mid-14c., "make an effort; strengthen a place; compel," from Old French enforcier or from en- (1) "make, put in" + force. Related: Enforced; enforcing.
  • adj in force
Example sentences :
  • However, in this enforced silence she thought only of him; he was always in her mind.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Certain aspects of enforced Germanization can but afflict all outsiders.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Now, thought I, shall I have the subject of next Tuesday enforced upon me.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • They enforced their live strength with the power of dead things.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • This moment of enforced inactivity was a very difficult one for him.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
  • It was my duty, as your captain, to propose that our laws should be enforced.
  • Extract from : « The Pirate and The Three Cutters » by Frederick Marryat
  • But the law must be enforced for the sake of the clear-sighted citizens of the Republic.
  • Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani
  • Yet he does not suppose that the rule of absolute purity can be enforced on all mankind.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • And innumerable other benefits would result if such a law could only be enforced.
  • Extract from : « Laws » by Plato
  • You have been insubordinate when you should not only have been orderly, but have enforced orderliness in others.
  • Extract from : « Love-at-Arms » by Raphael Sabatini
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