enforcer: Meaning and Definition of

en•forc•er

1. a person or thing that enforces.
2. the member of a group, esp. of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
3. a person, esp. a public official, who enforces laws, regulations, rules, or the like.
4. Also calleda physically intimidating or willingly belligerent player who is counted on to retaliate when rough tactics are used by the opposing team.