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    Referring to law enforcement with 执法 (zhífǎ)

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    Structure

    执法 + Noun

    Explanation

    The noun 执法 (zhífǎ) means "law enforcement" and can also function as a verb meaning "to enforce the law." It combines 执 (to carry out) and 法 (law). It is commonly used in news and legal contexts, often modifying nouns like 部门 (department) or 人员 (personnel).

    Examples

    • 执法部门正在调查这起案件。

      Zhífǎ bùmén zhèngzài diàochá zhè qǐ ànjiàn.

      Law enforcement agencies are investigating this case.

    • 执法人员必须严格按照法律办事。

      Zhífǎ rényuán bìxū yángé ànzhào fǎlǜ bànshì.

      Law enforcement officers must strictly follow the law in their work.

    • 加强执法力度才能有效减少犯罪。

      Jiāqiáng zhífǎ lìdù cáinéng yǒuxiào jiǎnshǎo fànzuì.

      Only by strengthening law enforcement can crime be effectively reduced.

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