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constabulary

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








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The inquiry heard Sanders had noted that a coordinated media release, with families affected, would be required, adding it could have a "significant impact on the reputation of the constabulary".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

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

Scotland's chief inspector of constabulary has called for a strategic whole system review of mental health services.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

"The most notable of these was the way the constabulary released personal information about Nicola which was avoidable and unnecessary," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

The constabulary fails to quell the mob— Rowdy mob.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, November 4th 1893 by Various




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