enforced Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb ensure observance of laws and rules;
    apply; implement; enforce.
    • Apply the rules to everyone
  2. verb compel to behave in a certain way
    impose; enforce.
    • Social relations impose courtesy
  3. adjective forced or compelled or put in force
    implemented.
    • a life of enforced inactivity
    • enforced obedience

WordNet


En*forced" adjective
Definitions
  1. Compelled; forced; not voluntary. "Enforced wrong." "Enforced smiles." Shak. -- En*for"ced*ly, adv. Shak.

Webster 1913