🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Durchsetzungsmaßnahme

Pronunciation / Transliteration: doɪçˈzɛt͡sʊŋsˌmaːsˌnaːmə

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Enforcement Action/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt ˈækʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Behörde hat eine Durchsetzungsmaßnahme gegen das Unternehmen eingeleitet."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of compelling compliance with laws, regulations, or rules, often through legal means.

    "The agency initiated an enforcement action against the company for violating environmental regulations."
  2. 2

    A formal legal proceeding undertaken to ensure adherence to laws or regulations.

    "The enforcement action resulted in significant penalties for the offenders."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'enforcement' originates from the Old French 'enforcier', meaning to strengthen or compel, which evolved through Middle English. 'Action' comes from the Latin 'actio', meaning a doing or performing, reflecting the legal context of taking steps to ensure compliance.

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