enforce the law

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. haz cumplir la ley
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Enforce the law. That's your job.Haz cumplir la ley. Ese es tu trabajo.
b. haga cumplir la ley
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
(singular)
Don't you see what's going in this neighborhood, officer? Enforce the law!¿No ve lo que está sucediendo en este barrio, oficial? ¡Haga cumplir la ley!
a. hagan cumplir la ley
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
(plural)
Enforce the law, even if you don't agree with it.Hagan cumplir la ley, aunque no estén de acuerdo con ella.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. hacer cumplir la ley
As the sheriff in this town, it's my job to enforce the law.Como el comisario de este pueblo, es mi trabajo hacer cumplir la ley.
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