Polise or police

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Police

Noun

Definition:

The civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

Examples:

  1. When someone is killed, the police have to be informed
  2. The coroner will await the outcome of police inquiries

Synonyms:

  • Police force
  • Police officers
  • Policemen
  • Policewomen

Police

Verb

Definition:

(of a police force) have the duty of maintaining law and order in or at (an area or event)

Examples:

  1. The force polices Hereford and Worcester

Synonyms:

  • Maintain law and order in
  • Keep the peace in
  • Keep guard over
  • Keep watch on

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