1. people whose job is to make sure that laws, rules, or orders are obeyed
Usage: plural of enforcer
2. players in hockey whose main role is to fight and intimidate opponents
Usage: sports; informal

Examples

• The parking enforcers issued tickets to cars in the no-parking zone.
• Tax enforcers visited the company to investigate unpaid obligations.
• The team’s enforcers protected their star players from aggressive opponents.
• Building code enforcers shut down the unsafe construction site.
• The hockey enforcers dropped their gloves and started fighting.
• Environmental enforcers monitor factories for pollution violations.
• School enforcers make sure students follow the dress code policy.