Constabulary
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of police officers organized to maintain public order and enforce laws, especially in a district or locality.
The constabulary was responsible for patrolling rural areas where no formal police force existed.
Forms
- constabulary
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Commentary
Typically refers to a local or regional police force distinct from metropolitan police; often used in historical or British contexts.
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