law enforcement
Definition of law enforcement
: 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.
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: a binding custom or practice of a community : a rule of conduct or action prescribed (see prescribe 1a) or formally recognized as binding or enforced by a controlling authority
: the whole body of such customs, practices, or rules
: common law
: litigate
: to sue or prosecute at law
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