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currently-enforced

|cur-rent-ly-en-forced|

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/ˈkɜrəntli ɪnˈfɔrst/

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/ˈkʌrəntli ɪnˈfɔːst/

(enforce)

compel compliance

Base Form	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective
enforce	enforces	enforces	enforced	enforced	enforcing	enforcement	enforcers	enforcer	enforced	enforceable

Etymology

Etymology Information

'enforce' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'enforcier,' where 'en-' meant 'in' and 'forcier' meant 'to force.'

Historical Evolution

'enforcier' transformed into the Middle English word 'enforcen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'enforce.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strengthen or fortify,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to compel observance of or obedience to.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

in effect or operation at the present time.

The currently-enforced regulations require all employees to wear safety gear.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 22:38