mettre en demeure

Verb

 * 1)  to formally demand (that someone do or refrain from doing something), generally with a threat of litigation if the demand is not complied with; to send a formal demand letter (mise en demeure) to; to give notice of a legal obligation, time limit, etc., so that unawareness of it cannot be alleged
 * 2)  To demand that someone do or not do something; to order or insist vigorously or peremptorily.
 * 1)  To demand that someone do or not do something; to order or insist vigorously or peremptorily.