Federal Law Enforcement Officer
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈlɔː ˌɛn.fɔːrsmənt ˈɒfəsər/
Definitions
- (n.) An individual authorized by the federal government to enforce laws, conduct investigations, and make arrests under federal statutes.
The federal law enforcement officer arrested the suspect for violating federal tax regulations.
Forms
- federal law enforcement officer
- federal law enforcement officers
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to officers operating under federal authority, distinguishing them from state or local law enforcement; commonly used in drafting to clarify jurisdiction and powers.
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