teeth

IPA(Pronunciation)

/tiːθ/

Noun

informal plural plural-only

(informal) The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.

Japanese Meaning

実効性、強制力：つまり（契約や規則などが）実際に執行され、効果を発揮できる性質や能力

The committee passed new guidelines, but without real teeth they were unlikely to change anyone's behavior.

委員会は新しい指針を可決したが、実効力がなければ誰の行動も変わりそうにない。

Sense（1）

(informal) The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.

The international community's sanctions against the regime had some teeth to them this time around.