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effective enforcement

[ɪˈfɛktɪv ɪnˈfɔrsmənt]
noun phrase
aplicação eficaz da lei
1. The successful implementation and execution of laws, regulations, or rules in a manner that achieves the intended objectives and produces desired results
Effective enforcement of environmental regulations requires adequate funding and trained personnel.
A aplicação eficaz da lei ambiental requer financiamento adequado e pessoal treinado.
2. The practical and efficient administration of legal or regulatory provisions to ensure compliance
The city's effective enforcement of traffic laws reduced accidents significantly.
A aplicação eficaz das leis de trânsito pela cidade reduziu acidentes significativamente.
Synonyms
effective implementationsuccessful enforcementrigorous enforcementstrict enforcementproper enforcementadequate enforcement
Antonyms
ineffective enforcementweak enforcementlax enforcementpoor enforcementinadequate enforcementnon-enforcement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aplicação eficaz da lei
most common usage in legal and administrative contexts
General Brazilian
cumprimento efetivo da lei
alternative term emphasizing compliance
Portugal
cumprimento efetivo da lei
commonly used in Portuguese legal discourse
Portugal
execução eficaz da lei
alternative formal term

Related Idioms & Phrases

rule of law
law and order
put teeth into enforcement
crack down on violation
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