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police

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[pəˈliːs] English

Definitions

noun

  1. A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.“Call the police!”
  2. A police officer.
  3. People who seek to enforce norms or standards.“thought police”
  4. The duty of cleaning up.

verb

  1. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).“Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”
  2. To clean up an area.
  3. To enforce norms or standards upon.“to police a person's identity”

Related words

Synonyms

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Associated

brutalitypolicingofficersinspectordetectivearrestsuspecttearcommissionercustody

Rhymes

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