The successful implementation or enforcement of something (e.g., a law, a rule, a claim) despite resistance.
example
Die Durchsetzung der neuen Datenschutzrichtlinien war für viele Unternehmen eine Herausforderung.
The enforcement of the new data protection guidelines was a challenge for many companies.
Usage tips
Word structure
'Durchsetzung' (enforcement/establishment) is the nominalization of the separable verb 'durchsetzen' (to enforce / to establish). The prefix 'durch-' here conveys the idea of successfully bringing something to completion despite resistance.
EXAMPLE
Es war nicht leicht, die neuen Regeln im Team durchzusetzen.
It was not easy to enforce the new rules in the team.
Sentence structure with genitive
The noun 'Durchsetzung' (enforcement/establishment) is very often used with a genitive object or a 'von' construction to specify what is being enforced or established.
EXAMPLE
Die Durchsetzung des Rauchverbots war anfangs schwierig.
The enforcement of the smoking ban was difficult at first.
Typical collocations
In the meaning of 'Erzwingen' (enforcement), 'Durchsetzung' is often combined with legal or formal terms, such as 'Durchsetzung von Gesetzen' (enforcement of laws), 'von Ansprüchen' (of claims), or 'von Interessen' (of interests).
EXAMPLE
Der Anwalt hilft bei der Durchsetzung Ihrer finanziellen Ansprüche.
The lawyer helps with the enforcement of your financial claims.
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near_synonym · confusable
Durchsetzung vs Einführung
introduction / implementation / insertion
'die Einführung' and 'die Durchsetzung' can both have to do with new rules, ideas, or technologies. 'Einführung' describes the step in which something new officially begins or is put into use. 'Durchsetzung' describes something actually being implemented, often against resistance, or successfully spreading and becoming established. The words can be confused because both can be part of a process of change. In practical terms: first often comes the Einführung, and after that the new rule or idea still has to establish itself.
Durchsetzung
Die Durchsetzung der neuen Regeln ist schwierig, weil viele Mitarbeiter dagegen sind.
The enforcement of the new rules is difficult because many employees are against them.
Einführung
Im Büro ist die Einführung eines neuen Zeiterfassungssystems geplant.
The implementation of a new time-tracking system is planned for the office.