Word
enforcer
Phoneticsen·forcer
US/ɛnˈfɔɹsɝ/
UK/ɛnfˈɔːsɐ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The police are the enforcers of the law.”
“In many international treaties, a third-party organization acts as the enforcer to ensure both countries follow the terms.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Etymology
From enforce + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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