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To make a rule grow teeth so it stops being a polite suggestion.
means To compel obedience to a law, rule, or standard, by authority or threat of consequence.
from From Old French enforcier, to strengthen, built on Latin fortis, strong — literally to put force into something otherwise toothless.
Hidden strengthThe fortis core means strong, like fortress and effort.
Selective by natureUnenforced laws stay alive but quietly toothless.
Force requiredEnforce without force is just hopeful suggesting.