0 the activity of making certain that the laws of an area are obeyed:
a law-enforcement officer
1 the activity of making certain that the laws of an area are obeyed:
His early career was in law enforcement.
law enforcement officials/officers Several law enforcement officers were sent to Mexico to bring the prisoner back.
The organization has worked with law enforcement agencies across the world to improve global internet security.
2 the police or other officials who stop crime or catch criminals:
Law enforcement is sending a message that companies cannot do business one way in America, and another way in the developing world.
The Act requires close cooperation between the private sector and law enforcement.
