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constabulary

[kuhn-stab-yuh-ler-ee] / kənˈstæb yəˌlɛr i /
NOUN
military police
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








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"Molly Bury's behaviour fell way below what the constabulary expects and what the public would expect of a serving police officer."

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

Andy Cooke, chief inspector of constabulary, said the current police funding formula was "an anachronism".

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

“In the meantime, I would like to assure residents and criminals alike that the constabulary will be operating as normal, keeping our residents safe, and preventing and detecting crime.”

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

"The most notable of these was the way the constabulary released personal information about Nicola which was avoidable and unnecessary," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

The hermandad became, in fact, a constabulary, which, however, fell gradually into neglect.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various




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