Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enforcer

noun
/ɪnˈfɔːrsər/
Definition
A person or thing that enforces a rule or law.
Examples
  • The enforcer of the new regulations conducted thorough inspections.
  • As a police officer, he was the enforcer of the law in his community.
  • The mob’s enforcer made sure everyone paid their dues.
Meaning
The term enforcer refers to someone who ensures that laws, rules, or regulations are followed and upheld, often by using authority or force if necessary.
Synonyms
  • imposer
  • executor
  • implementer
  • administrator
  • police officer