as in implementing
to carry out effectively
the duty of the police is to enforce the law
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For Chloe and her coalition partners, this victory is not just about enforcing regulations but also fostering a cultural shift in how sharks and rays are perceived and treated.
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Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
One of Carter’s primary motivations in doing so was enforcing the SALT II Treaty and, critically, Carter discussed the shuttle with Brezhnev during the treaty meetings.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents whose children change their gender identification at school.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The report called on universities to begin enforcing student conduct rules to prevent antisemitic behavior.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Beyond enforcing current reporting standards, the state could enact legislation that would create more inspectors general to oversee more levels of government.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The Select Board of Natick, Massachusetts, approved a new immigration policy that prevents town employees from enforcing federal immigration laws.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Moon, the military intelligence chief, is also suspected of discussing operational plans for enforcing martial law with two subordinates and retired former defense intelligence commander Noh Sang-won at a fast-food restaurant, just two days before Yoon declared martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Some other cities’ night mayors have gone even further, removing enforcement duties from police officers, who often lack equipment to measure sound levels and can end up enforcing noise complaints in subjective and often racially biased ways.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
One of Carter’s primary motivations in doing so was enforcing the SALT II Treaty and, critically, Carter discussed the shuttle with Brezhnev during the treaty meetings.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
School rules on gender In a first nationally, California will start enforcing a law prohibiting school districts from adopting policies that require staff to notify parents whose children change their gender identification at school.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
The report called on universities to begin enforcing student conduct rules to prevent antisemitic behavior.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Beyond enforcing current reporting standards, the state could enact legislation that would create more inspectors general to oversee more levels of government.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
The Select Board of Natick, Massachusetts, approved a new immigration policy that prevents town employees from enforcing federal immigration laws.
—Jackson Walker, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Moon, the military intelligence chief, is also suspected of discussing operational plans for enforcing martial law with two subordinates and retired former defense intelligence commander Noh Sang-won at a fast-food restaurant, just two days before Yoon declared martial law.
—Kim Tong-Hyung The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Some other cities’ night mayors have gone even further, removing enforcement duties from police officers, who often lack equipment to measure sound levels and can end up enforcing noise complaints in subjective and often racially biased ways.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Enforcing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enforcing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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