law enforcement

noun

: the department of people who enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests : the police

She works in law enforcement.

Law enforcement officials in the area were alerted of the suspect's escape.

Examples of law enforcement in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The attacker used a pump-action shotgun bought by his mother, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the shooting. — Haven Daley, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026

Two senior law enforcement officials said the gun used was purchased by his mother around the time of his birthday in August. — Irene Byon, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Maryland's elections board was targeted in a suspicious mailing intercepted by law enforcement, as the FBI investigates letters sent to election officials and congressional offices nationwide. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

The shooter’s motive is currently unclear; authorities have searched his home, a senior law enforcement official said. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
• endorsement
• indorsement
• forcement
• reinforcement