This is the 11097th most frequent Spanish word.
ejercen
"Ejercen" means "they exercise" or "they exert."
The word 'ejercen' is used here to mean that lawyers are actively engaging in their professional duties.
Los abogados ejercen su profesión con dedicación.
Lawyers practice their profession with dedication.
In this sentence, 'ejercen' signifies putting control or enforcement into effect.
Las autoridades ejercen control sobre el cumplimiento de las leyes.
Authorities exercise control over compliance with laws.
Here, 'ejercen' indicates the act of utilizing one's legal rights or privileges.