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

At Temple Israel, a security officer was hit by the vehicle and knocked unconscious but did not suffer life-threatening injuries, said Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, adding that 30 law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation. —Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026

According to a 2024 indictment in Crump’s case, assaults are often committed by the club in order to protect and expand territory, intimidate rivals, conceal members from law enforcement and advance extracurricular criminal projects. —Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026

Real law enforcement agencies and banks do not collect money that way. —Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026

One of the students stabbed Jalloh, according to multiple law enforcement sources briefed on the case. —Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for law enforcement

• divorcement
• endorsement
• indorsement
• forcement
• reinforcement