enforcer
noun
en·forc·er
in-ˈfȯr-sər 
en-
1
: one that enforces
2
a
: a violent criminal employed by a crime syndicate
especially
: hit man sense 1
b
: a player (as in ice hockey) known for rough play and fighting
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Meet the enforcers prepped to help Trump pursue his enemies
Former President Donald Trump speaks only in generalities about his intentions.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The Justice Department under Merrick Garland has often more resembled a left-wing blog than a sober, impartial enforcer of the law.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
The enforcers allege this behavior runs afoul of a variety of laws.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2024
The former Minnesota Wild enforcer's job will be to dissuade opponents from bullying Bedard.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
The Justice Department under Merrick Garland has often more resembled a left-wing blog than a sober, impartial enforcer of the law.
—Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024
The enforcers allege this behavior runs afoul of a variety of laws.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2024
The former Minnesota Wild enforcer's job will be to dissuade opponents from bullying Bedard.
—Justin Kaufmann, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Enforcer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enforcer. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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