English dictionary
police
/p/@/'l/i/s/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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the force of policemen and officers
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A judicial and executive system, for the government of a city, town, or district, for the preservation of rights, order, cleanliness, health, etc., and for the enforcement of the laws and prevention of crime; the administration of the laws and regulations of a city, incorporated town, or borough.
Source: webster1913
verb
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maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Synonyms patrolSource: WordNet 3.0
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To keep in order by police.
Source: webster1913