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enforcer

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ɛnˈfɔɹsɝ// UK //ɛnfˈɔːsɐ// en·forcer

n. a person who makes sure that rules or laws are followed. They often use force or authority to stop people from breaking the rules.

n. a person or entity that ensures compliance with a set of rules, laws, or agreements, often through the use of authority or force.


SIMPLE

The police are the enforcers of the law.

CONTEXTUAL

In many international treaties, a third-party organization acts as the enforcer to ensure both countries follow the terms.

COMPLEX

The role of the enforcer is not merely to punish transgressions but to establish a consistent standard of behavior that maintains the integrity of the entire system.

Origin

From enforce + -er.

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