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- 1. the action or activity of compelling observance of or compliance with the law: "he retired from a career in law enforcement"
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Law enforcement is the activity of some members of government who act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, investigating, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. The term encompasses police, Courts and corrections. These three components of the criminal Justice system may operate independently of each other or coll... Wikipedia