Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

law enforcement

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.41 in modern English

Syllables: law en-force-ment
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The task of ensuring obedience to the law.

Uncountable

noun

The various government agencies, regarded collectively, involved in the prevention of crime and the apprehension of criminals.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Law enforcement is the duty of police, sheriffs and other government officials."
"Another news report of law enforcement being corrupted–when does this end?"
"“You are the ones impacted by the executive orders … there was and remains a huge law enforcement presence in the district,′ Shroff said."

Etymology

From law + enforcement.

Usage

Uncountable

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Law.

Phrases

law-enforcer Scotland Yard

Frequently Paired Words

law-enforcer LEO authorities FBI Interpol LE police Scotland Yard

Questions

What does law enforcement mean?: The task of ensuring obedience to the law.
Where does law enforcement come from?: From law + enforcement.

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