4 definitions found for enforcer

Enforcer ENFO'RCER, n. One who compels, constrains or urges; one who effects by violence; one who carries into effect.

enforcer n 1: one whose job it is to execute unpleasant tasks for a superior [syn: hatchet man, enforcer]

enforcer noun Date: 1580 1. one that enforces 2. a. a violent criminal employed by a crime syndicate; especially hit man 1 b. player (as in ice hockey) known for rough play and fighting

Enforcer En*for"cer, n. One who enforces.