law enforcement
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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