Posse
/ˈpɒsi/
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- (n.) A group of people summoned by a sheriff to assist in law enforcement or to pursue felons.
The sheriff called out a posse to track down the escaped prisoner.
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Historically, 'posse' refers to an armed group deputized by a sheriff, often used in common law jurisdictions; modern usage may be broader but retains this core legal meaning.
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