law enforcement
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See also: law-enforcement
English
Etymology
From law + enforcement.
Noun
- The task of ensuring obedience to the law.
- Law enforcement is the duty of police, sheriffs and other government officials.
- The various government agencies, regarded collectively, involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.
- Another news report of law enforcement being corrupted–when does this end?
Usage notes
- This term normally excludes any private organizations such as private detectives or security guards.
See also
- law-enforcer
- LEO (initialism)
Translations
ensuring obedience to law
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various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals
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See also
Further reading
law enforcement on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
