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

For the past few months, the City of Willows has been engaged in a dispute with the Glenn County Sheriff’s Office over its contract for law enforcement services that ended June 30. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Robinson's attorneys questioned law enforcement officials about security preparations ahead of the event and the subsequent investigation, including an unfired bullet and another gun that were found on campus. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Lance Twiggs, who was also suspect Tyler Robinson’s romantic partner, described the interaction with Robinson at their apartment in an interview with law enforcement that was aired by prosecutors. — Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Several more Georgia law enforcement officers have been arrested and charged with misusing license plate reader systems this week, adding to growing nationwide privacy and safety concerns about the tech. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
• endorsement
• indorsement
• forcement
• reinforcement