Border Enforcement
/ˈbɔrdər ɪnˈfɔrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and administrative actions taken by a government to prevent unauthorized entry and regulate crossing at its national borders.
Border enforcement includes patrols, checkpoints, and surveillance to deter illegal immigration.
Forms
- border enforcement
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Commentary
The term primarily refers to the governmental mechanisms and legal frameworks used to monitor and control entry at national borders, often involving multiple agencies and intersecting with immigration and customs laws.
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