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

Despite having roughly 850 law enforcement officers along the parade route and at the rally, shots rang out as people were beginning to leave. — Laura Bauer july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The jobs span the agriculture, automotive, education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, law enforcement, real estate and retail industries, among others, according to the fair’s website. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Hair found in Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona is not linked to any potential suspects in her disappearance, federal law enforcement officials said Thursday. — Liz Kreutz, NBC news, 31 July 2026

The incident is being investigated by the Billerica Police Department and law enforcement partners. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
• endorsement
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• forcement
• reinforcement