law enforcement authority

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

The various government agencies responsible for preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws.

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

NIST Cybersecurity Framework1 senseview framework →

§1: The various government agencies responsible for preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: The various government agencies responsible for preventing crime, apprehending criminals, and enforcing laws.
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