enforced

Everyday

1. Made to happen or made to be obeyed by people with power, such as police or officials: «The law is strictly enforced.» tree →
2. (adjective) Forced on someone, not chosen: «an enforced rest», «an enforced break». tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and safety lessons, rules and laws are enforced by police, referees and teachers; speed limits are enforced by cameras. In stories, an «enforced stay» or «enforced silence» means a character had no choice. Phrases: «strictly enforced», «enforced by law», «an enforced break», «enforced absence».

Examples

• The speed limit is enforced by cameras. tree →
• School rules are enforced by the teachers. tree →
• The no-swimming sign was strictly enforced by lifeguards. tree →
• After his injury, he had an enforced rest from football. tree →
• (formal) The ban will be enforced from Monday. tree →
• The snow gave us an enforced day off school. tree →

Note

Past form and adjective of «enforce». Noun: «enforcement» (law enforcement = police). Do not confuse with «reinforced» (made stronger).