Police Cruiser
/ˈpəˌlis ˈkruːzər/
Definitions
- (n.) A marked or unmarked motor vehicle operated by law enforcement officers for patrolling, pursuit, or crime prevention purposes.
The police cruiser arrived promptly at the scene of the traffic accident.
Forms
- police cruiser
- police cruisers
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Commentary
Term is typically used in statutes and regulations to denote specific vehicles authorized for police use; important to distinguish from general government vehicles in legal contexts.
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