Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
implement-a-law
verb phrase
/ˈɪmplɪmɛnt ə lɔː/
Definition
To put a law into effect or to carry it out as intended.
Examples
- The government plans to implement a law that improves environmental protections.
- Once the new regulations are approved, the agency will begin to implement the law effectively.
Meaning
The process of taking legal provisions and executing them so that they work in practice.
Synonyms
- enforce a law
- execute a statute
- carry out legislation
