fare rispettare

Italian

Etymology

Literally, "to make respect."

Verb

fare rispettare

  1. (transitive) to enforce (a law, etc.)
    le forzi dell'ordine devono far rispettare la legge, non infrangerla
    law enforcement must enforce the law, not break it
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