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/ˈɒfɪsər əv ðə ˈlɔː/ · of.fi.cer.of.the.law
noun
- A person who is authorized to enforce the law and maintain order in a particular area or jurisdiction. The officer of the law arrived at the scene to investigate the crime.
noun
- A person who holds a position of authority and responsibility within a law enforcement agency. The officer of the law was responsible for overseeing the entire department.
Did you know? The phrase 'officer of the law' has been used in various forms of literature, including Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', where it is used to describe a law enforcement official.