preenforce

/priːɛnfɔrs/

Definitions

1. verb

to enforce or strengthen something, especially a law or rule, by means of prior preparation or planning.

“The government preenforced stricter regulations to prevent future disasters.”

2. noun

the act of enforcing or strengthening something, especially a law or rule, by means of prior preparation or planning.

“The company’s preenforcement measures helped to prevent several lawsuits.”

Synonyms

  • enforce
  • strengthen

Antonyms

  • relax
  • weaken