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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Enforcer

    A person or organization responsible for ensuring that laws or rules are obeyed.

    Definitions

    • A person responsible for making certain that people obey a particular law or rule
    • * A person or organization that enforces something, especially a law or rule

    Etymology of Enforcer

    The word "enforcer" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the verb "enforce," which is a combination of "en-" (meaning "to put into") and "force" (meaning "strength or power"), with the suffix "-er" added to form an agent noun, indicating a person who performs the action of the verb.

    Example Uses

    • The police officer acted as an enforcer of the law, issuing fines to speeding drivers.
    • * The government appointed a new enforcer to oversee the implementation of the environmental regulations.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    violator offender culprit wrongdoer lawbreaker criminal outlaw rebel nonconformist dissenter objector protester resister opponent adversary challenger questioner doubter skeptic detractor critic adversary foe enemy adversary

    Related Nouns

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    Related Verbs

    enforce implement execute administer manage regulate control oversee supervise monitor direct command order instruct guide govern rule lead preside officiate adjudicate arbitrate mediate

    Related Adjectives

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