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








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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also stated she had lost confidence in the chief constable, following an update on a "damning" review from the chief inspector of constabulary and what she called a "failure of leadership".

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2024

Couzens, 51, joined Kent Police as a special constable in 2002 and became an officer with the Civil Nuclear constabulary in 2011.

From BBC • Feb. 29, 2024

"But say, there 're some constabulary there; do you know how many?"

From Caybigan by Hopper, James




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