Constabulary
noun
The organized police force for a particular area or country.
The constabulary is investigating the case of the missing person.
Often appears as...
- local constabulary
- county constabulary
Usage tips
Legal
adjective
Connected with a constabulary or police force.
There is a constabulary station across the street.
Often appears as...
- constabulary force
- constabulary duties
Usage tips
Legal
noun
The organized police force for a particular area or country.
The constabulary is investigating the case of the missing person.
Often appears as...
- local constabulary
- county constabulary
Usage tips
Legal
adjective
Connected with a constabulary or police force.
There is a constabulary station across the street.
Often appears as...
- constabulary force
- constabulary duties
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Specificity
Refers to police force unique to a place or nation, not interchangeable with generic terms.
The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary handles incidents in those counties.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Emphasis
Highlights the involvement of area-specific police, often emphasizing close community ties.
The local constabulary often participates in community events.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Term
Considered a formal term; may sound overly official or traditional in casual conversation.
The constabulary will take your statement now.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Specificity
Refers to police force unique to a place or nation, not interchangeable with generic terms.
The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary handles incidents in those counties.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Emphasis
Highlights the involvement of area-specific police, often emphasizing close community ties.
The local constabulary often participates in community events.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Term
Considered a formal term; may sound overly official or traditional in casual conversation.
The constabulary will take your statement now.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Specificity
Refers to police force unique to a place or nation, not interchangeable with generic terms.
The Devon and Cornwall Constabulary handles incidents in those counties.
Pro Tip 2/3Local Emphasis
Highlights the involvement of area-specific police, often emphasizing close community ties.
The local constabulary often participates in community events.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Term
Considered a formal term; may sound overly official or traditional in casual conversation.
The constabulary will take your statement now.
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Sherwin Nuland: A...
Well, you know precisely what it is. There's a great deal of argument about whether we, as the great nation that we are, should be the policeman of the world, the world's constabulary,
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Sherwin Nuland: A...
Well, you know precisely what it is. There's a great deal of argument about whether we, as the great nation that we are, should be the policeman of the world, the world's constabulary,
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