decline to enforce

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

To politely refuse to enforce something.

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Examples (10)

  • The police declined to enforce the controversial parking regulation.
  • Local authorities declined to enforce the new noise ordinance due to public opposition.
  • The school board declined to enforce the dress code policy this year.
  • Government officials declined to enforce the trade embargo against the neighboring country.
  • The university declined to enforce the ban on student protests on campus.
  • Federal agencies declined to enforce certain immigration restrictions.
  • The court declined to enforce the non-compete clause in the contract.
  • City council members declined to enforce the curfew during the festival.
  • The regulatory body declined to enforce the new safety standards immediately.
  • Border guards declined to enforce the strict documentation requirements.