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Definitions

police action

NOUN
intervention by law enforcement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
intervention military action
WEAK
armed intervention

Example Sentences

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The protest and the police action have made headlines in India.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Sir Mark said the fall in homicide was a result of targeted police action against organised criminal gangs and greater use of technology including live facial recognition.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

He thinks the police action sends a signal.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

Now a former government adviser on terrorism law, an ex-police and crime commissioner and a leading politician are all urging police action.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

Let me describe this stereotyped situation: A crime wave is sweeping a city and citizens are clamoring for police action.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright