law enforcement
See also: law-enforcement
English edit
Etymology edit
law + enforcement
Noun edit
- 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 edit
- This term normally excludes any private organizations such as private detectives or security guards.
Translations edit
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 edit
Further reading edit
- law enforcement on Wikipedia.Wikipedia