enforcement powers

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The legal authority to make people obey laws or regulations.

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  • The new law grants enforcement powers to environmental agencies.
  • Border patrol officers have broad enforcement powers to detain suspects.
  • The court lacks adequate enforcement powers to implement its decisions.
  • Regulatory bodies need stronger enforcement powers to combat fraud.
  • The treaty establishes enforcement powers for international monitors.
  • Police unions are demanding expanded enforcement powers for officers.
  • The agency's enforcement powers were curtailed by the new legislation.
  • Tax authorities exercise their enforcement powers through audits and penalties.
  • The commission's enforcement powers include issuing fines and sanctions.
  • Labor inspectors use their enforcement powers to ensure workplace safety.