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.
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While most incidents have come in New Jersey, other states, including Maryland, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, have also reported unusual drone activity to law enforcement.
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Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
And in last month’s election, Arizona voters approved Proposition 314, which potentially allows local law enforcement to charge migrants crossing the border illegally with a state felony—though for now the law is at least partially unenforceable.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Using his powers, Stanley must save his love interest Tina Carlyle (Diaz, 52) from mafioso Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene) while evading law enforcement.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Federal law enforcement has maintained that the drones do not pose a threat to the public.
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Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
And in last month’s election, Arizona voters approved Proposition 314, which potentially allows local law enforcement to charge migrants crossing the border illegally with a state felony—though for now the law is at least partially unenforceable.
—David Gilbert, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
Using his powers, Stanley must save his love interest Tina Carlyle (Diaz, 52) from mafioso Dorian Tyrell (Peter Greene) while evading law enforcement.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Federal law enforcement has maintained that the drones do not pose a threat to the public.
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fairness meter
Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Law enforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/law%20enforcement. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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