enforcement action

collocation in English

meaningsofenforcementandaction

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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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action
noun
uk
/ˈæk.ʃən/us
/ˈæk.ʃən/
the process of doing something, especially when dealing with a problem ...
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(Definition ofenforcementandactionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It measures whether a law establishes pre-determined levels of deterioration in bank solvency that mandate automaticenforcementaction.
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None had been subject toenforcementaction.
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No, there is a complete absence ofenforcementaction.
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Ofsted takes appropriateenforcementactionif unregistered childminding is found.
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Lastly, it will have to take the necessaryenforcementaction.
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Enforcementactionneeds to be proportionate and evidence based.
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Enforcementactionis a matter for the local authorities.
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Noenforcementactionhas yet been taken by inspectors.
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Failure to comply could then result inenforcementaction.
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Enforcementactionby a regional group is something quite different.
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Only as a last resort isenforcementactionappropriate.
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First, we must have effective, vigorousenforcementaction.
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In certain cases,enforcementactionmay also be necessary.
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They were confused between that notice andenforcementaction.
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Enforcementactioncannot be taken until a contravention has occurred.
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Methods of entry can change in response toenforcementaction.
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In that case,enforcementactionmight not then be taken.
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Licenceenforcementactionwill remain a matter for the regulator.
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Secondly, those subject to immigrationenforcementactionare excluded.
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They have the power also to takeenforcementactionwhen non-compliance is discovered.
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Once this equipment is available, appropriateenforcementactionwill then be taken when necessary.
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Of course, it is true that thisenforcementactioninvolves some risks.
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It is the responsibility of the planning authority to decide whetherenforcementactionshould be taken.
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We will be taking appropriate monitoring andenforcementactionin relation to these arrangements.
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One case was referred forenforcementactionin 2001 and two in 2003.
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