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








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"I hope that our case will highlight failings within the constabulary and the chief constable will ensure that this never happens again."

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

He added: "I believe the school tried to use the police to close down legitimate inquiries, and for some reason the constabulary played along."

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2025

The custom dates back more than 150 years, but was stopped in 1909 by the local constabulary, which saw the "straw bears" as a form of "cadging", or begging, for rewards.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

Former inspector of constabulary Zoe Billingham said the bar for vetting applicants was "clearly too low".

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2023

There are several extensive military and constabulary barracks in the city and vicinity.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various




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