v.tr.
1. compel observance of (a law etc.).
2 (foll. by on, upon) impose (an action, conduct, one's will).
3 persist in (a demand or argument).
Derivatives:
enforceable adj. enforceability n. enforcedly adv. enforcer n.
Etymology: ME f. OF enforcir, -ier ult. f. L fortis strong