Constable
noun
A police officer of the lowest rank.
The constable arrested the thief and took him to the police station.
Often appears as...
- police constable
- constable on patrol
noun
In the past, an officer of high rank in medieval monarchies.
The constable of the castle was second in command to the king.
Often appears as...
- constable of the castle
- high constable
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A police officer of the lowest rank.
The constable arrested the thief and took him to the police station.
Often appears as...
- police constable
- constable on patrol
noun
In the past, an officer of high rank in medieval monarchies.
The constable of the castle was second in command to the king.
Often appears as...
- constable of the castle
- high constable
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Rank Importance
Understand that 'constable' refers to the starting level in police rankings, which can imply limited authority.
As a new constable, she directed traffic at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'Constable' is more common in the UK than in the US, where 'officer' or 'cop' might be used.
The constable is patrolling the neighbourhood tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Constable' is a gender-neutral term and applicable to any police officer of the lowest rank.
The constable on duty checked everyone's IDs.
Pro Tip 1/3Rank Importance
Understand that 'constable' refers to the starting level in police rankings, which can imply limited authority.
As a new constable, she directed traffic at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'Constable' is more common in the UK than in the US, where 'officer' or 'cop' might be used.
The constable is patrolling the neighbourhood tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Constable' is a gender-neutral term and applicable to any police officer of the lowest rank.
The constable on duty checked everyone's IDs.
Pro Tip 1/3Rank Importance
Understand that 'constable' refers to the starting level in police rankings, which can imply limited authority.
As a new constable, she directed traffic at the event.
Pro Tip 2/3British Usage
'Constable' is more common in the UK than in the US, where 'officer' or 'cop' might be used.
The constable is patrolling the neighbourhood tonight.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
'Constable' is a gender-neutral term and applicable to any police officer of the lowest rank.
The constable on duty checked everyone's IDs.
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Video examples
Ugly History: The...
On the ground, groups called tribunals ran the Inquisition in each region. Roles on a tribunal could include an arresting constable, a prosecuting attorney, inquisitors to question the accused, and a scribe.
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Close, But No Cigar PIPE...
two late charges constable Jordan must find evidence linking the car's occupants to the shooting
Video examples
Ugly History: The...
On the ground, groups called tribunals ran the Inquisition in each region. Roles on a tribunal could include an arresting constable, a prosecuting attorney, inquisitors to question the accused, and a scribe.
Video examples
Close, But No Cigar PIPE...
two late charges constable Jordan must find evidence linking the car's occupants to the shooting
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Theresa May
British Politician
Shortly after the appointment of Britain's first-ever female police constable with officials powers of arrest, the Home Office declared that women could not be sworn in as police officers because they were not deemed 'proper persons'. It makes you wonder what those Home Office officials would say now to having a female Home Secretary.
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Theresa May
British Politician
And it is crucial of course that chief constables are able to make decisions within their budgets about how they deploy their police officers to the greatest effect to ensure that they're able to do the job that the public want them to do.
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Theresa May
British Politician
As late as the 1980s, female officers were issued with uniform and kit which included a handbag, complete with a smaller truncheon to fit inside, and it wasn't until 1995 that our first female chief constable was appointed.
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Ashok Saraf
Indian Actor
I played a constable in 'Singham,' in 2011. Though the role was small, it was appreciated.
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Amarinder Singh
Indian Politician
If a constable is a woman, she does the same job as a man.
Quote examples
Theresa May
British Politician
Shortly after the appointment of Britain's first-ever female police constable with officials powers of arrest, the Home Office declared that women could not be sworn in as police officers because they were not deemed 'proper persons'. It makes you wonder what those Home Office officials would say now to having a female Home Secretary.
Quote examples
Theresa May
British Politician
And it is crucial of course that chief constables are able to make decisions within their budgets about how they deploy their police officers to the greatest effect to ensure that they're able to do the job that the public want them to do.
Quote examples
Theresa May
British Politician
As late as the 1980s, female officers were issued with uniform and kit which included a handbag, complete with a smaller truncheon to fit inside, and it wasn't until 1995 that our first female chief constable was appointed.
Quote examples
Ashok Saraf
Indian Actor
I played a constable in 'Singham,' in 2011. Though the role was small, it was appreciated.
Quote examples
Amarinder Singh
Indian Politician
If a constable is a woman, she does the same job as a man.
Example 1 of 5
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