enforcer

/ɛnˈfɔrʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that enforces a rule, law, or regulation; especially a police officer or a member of a security team.

“The enforcer of the company’s code of conduct was tasked with investigating all complaints.”

2. verb

To enforce or put into effect (a rule, law, or regulation); to compel or force someone to obey a rule or law.

“The government will have to enforce stricter regulations to combat climate change.”

Synonyms

  • enactor
  • executor
  • implementer

Antonyms

  • hinderer
  • obeyer
  • obstructor