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law enforcement

Definitions

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  • noun Insuring obedience to law.
  • noun The various government agencies involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun ensuring obedience to the laws

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hypernyms (1)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. enforcement

hyponyms (1)

Words more specific or concrete

  1. vigilantism

cross-references (6)

Cross-references

  1. FBI
  2. Interpol
  3. Scotland Yard
  4. enforcement authority
  5. police
  6. sheriff

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  • ramsler commented on the word law enforcement

    law enforcement is both a reference to a profession as well as to the group of individuals who work in that profession. So, we have "law enforcement careers can be dangerous" or "local law enforcement will monitor the parade route while the secret service escorts the President's vehicle"

    July 9, 2009