Use compulsion among the children for certain (7)

I believe the answer is:

enforce

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'use compulsion among the children for certain' is the definition.
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'among the children for certain' is the wordplay.
'among' indicates a hidden word.
'ENFORCE' can be found hidden inside 'children for certain'.

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(Other definitions for enforce that I've seen before include "Implement - compel" , "Compel adherence to (a law)" , "exercise" , "Compel or impose obedience, say to law" , "Ensure observance of rules" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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