enforcer
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sər, -ˈfoʊr- noun
1.
a person or thing that enforces.
2.
the member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
3.
a person, especially a public official, who enforces laws, regulations, rules, or the like.
4.
Also called policeman. Ice Hockey. a physically intimidating or willingly belligerent player who is counted on to retaliate when rough tactics are used by the opposing team.
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to ensure observance of or obedience to (a law, decision, etc) |
| 2. | to impose (obedience, loyalty, etc) by or as by force |
| 3. | to emphasize or reinforce (an argument, demand, etc) |
| en'forceable | |
| —adj | |
| enforcea'bility | |
| —n | |
| enforcedly | |
| —adv | |
| en'forcement | |
| —n | |
| en'forcer | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
enforcer
1570s, agent noun from enforce. Meaning intimidator is from 1934, U.S. underworld slang.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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Example sentences
These concepts provide a basis for code enforcer's correct use of the code in all facets of their jobs.
If you appoint an anti-regulator as your enforcer, you know what kind of enforcement you'll get.
Strange dark energy acts as galactic diet enforcer.
Law enforcer in the government did not bring this charge.
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