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Enforcement mechanisms, metaphorically (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

teeth

(Other definitions for teeth that I've seen before include "Dentition" , "Those of wisdom" , "Food may get stuck in them" , "Genuine effectiveness" , "Real effectiveness" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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