Crossword Genius

Broken fences or implements (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enforces

'implements' is the definition.
('enforce' can be a synonym of 'implement')

'broken fences or' is the wordplay.
'broken' indicates anagramming the letters.
'fences'+'or'='fencesor'
'fencesor' with letters rearranged gives 'ENFORCES'.

(Other definitions for enforces that I've seen before include "Compels obedience, say law" , "Makes sure a law is observed" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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