enforcer

• Personne chargée de faire respecter des règles, des lois ou des décisions, souvent par la force ou l'intimidation, au nom d'une autorité. Désigne aussi un homme de main qui impose la discipline ou exécute des sanctions.

A noun referring to a person whose role is to carry out or impose rules, regulations, or unpleasant tasks, often on behalf of a superior.

1. Person who carries out ordersC1informal

   An individual whose role is to execute unpleasant or difficult tasks on behalf of a superior, often involving discipline or coercion.

   Exécuteur des basses œuvres

   • The mob boss sent his enforcer to collect the debt.
   • In the organization, he acted as the enforcer, ensuring everyone followed the rules.
   • The enforcer dealt with any dissent quickly and harshly.

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