constabulary

/kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/

noun

A police force.

Examples :

"The local constabulary investigated the reported bicycle theft in the park. "

police government

noun

The police in a particular district or area.

Examples :

"The local constabulary increased patrols in the park after a series of petty thefts. "

police area government organization

adjective

Of, or relating to constables.

Examples :

"The constabulary duties of the village officer included patrolling the streets and responding to local incidents. "

police government

adjective

Characteristic to police; police-like, rather than military.

Examples :

"Constabulary missions are different from fighting wars."

police

Meanings

Examples :

"The local constabulary investigated the reported bicycle theft in the park. "

Examples :

"The local constabulary increased patrols in the park after a series of petty thefts. "

Examples :

"The constabulary duties of the village officer included patrolling the streets and responding to local incidents. "

Examples :

"Constabulary missions are different from fighting wars."

Related Words

constables noun

One holding the lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable.)

increased verb

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

particular noun

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

different noun

The different ideal.

incidents noun

An event or occurrence.

reported verb

To relate details of (an event or incident); to recount, describe (something).

patrolling verb

To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.

responding verb

To say something in return; to answer; to reply.

investigated verb

To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.

characteristic noun

A distinguishing feature of a person or thing.

district noun

An administrative division of an area.

relating verb

To tell in a descriptive way.