law enforcement
See also: law-enforcement
EnglishEdit
EtymologyEdit
law + enforcement
NounEdit
- The task of ensuring obedience to law.
- Law enforcement is the duty of police, sheriffs and other government agencies.
- The various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.
- Another news report of law enforcement being corrupted, when does this end?
Usage notesEdit
- This term normally excludes any private organizations such as private detectives or security guards.
Alternative formsEdit
TranslationsEdit
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 alsoEdit
Further readingEdit
- law enforcement on Wikipedia.Wikipedia