increased enforcement

collocation in English

meaningsofincreaseandenforcement

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increase
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.kriːs/us
/ˈɪn.kriːs/
a rise in the amount or size ...
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enforcement
noun[U]
uk
/ɪnˈfɔːs.mənt/us
/ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/
the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or ...
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(Definition ofincreaseandenforcementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Now, however, this effect is weakened by the second term reflectingincreasedenforcementcosts due to a higher stock.
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It was suggested in another place that the increase in reports of sham marriages was due solely to theincreasedenforcementeffort.
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It has been estimated thatincreasedenforcementcould reduce illegal parking by almost a half, with a consequent dramatic effect on congestion.
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The relative importance ofincreasedenforcementversus the economy is difficult to determine.
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When the agency budget was finally increased in fiscal 2008, heincreasedenforcementpersonnel by 4%.
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I receive few representations for an increase in the motorway speed limit; most relate to the desirability of a lower limit orincreasedenforcementof the existing limit.
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The intention of that is to make sure that the courts are not clogged up by motorists challenging theincreasedenforcementnecessary to achieve cleaner air.
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I have tried to explain thatincreasedenforcementof lorries—both those with permits and those which currently take a flyer without a permit—must help the ban.
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The state's population of illegal immigrants has been shrinking in recent years, due toincreasedenforcementand a slumping economy.
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The pay and policy pact also includesincreasedenforcementmeasures for employment protection and compliance with established labour standards.
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During that debate this matter was discussed in some detail, and assurances were given that we have in mindincreasedenforcementof measures, both at sea and in the air.
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The number of illegal imports seized in 2002–03 rose to three times the number made in the previous year, reflectingincreasedenforcementactivity and better evidence-based targeting.
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Activities include encouraging the development and adoption of model road safety legislation and sustained orincreasedenforcementof road safety laws and standards.
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The 1990 amendments addressed acid rain, ozone depletion and toxic air pollution, established a national permits program for stationary sources, andincreasedenforcementauthority.
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On the other hand,increasedenforcementinternationally through heavy criminal sanctions is seen as an effective way of protecting the cash flow of commercial distribution networks.
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