police force

noun

: the police organization in a particular area

Full Definition of POLICE FORCE

: a body of trained officers entrusted by a government with maintenance of public peace and order, enforcement of laws, and prevention and detection of crime

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First Known Use of POLICE FORCE

1838

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Synonyms: constabulary, finest, force, fuzz, heat [slang], man, police

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