law enforcement

/lɑ ɛnˈfɔrsmɪnt/
/lɔ ɛnˈfɔsmənt/
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Definitions of law enforcement
  1. noun
    ensuring obedience to the laws
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    types:
    vigilantism
    the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
    type of:
    enforcement
    the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
Pronunciation
US
/lɑ ɛnˈfɔrsmɪnt/
UK
/lɔ ɛnˈfɔsmənt/
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