as in police
a body of officers of the law
all members of the local constabulary were on the alert for the escaped convict
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Two persons of interest were being questioned by police Monday, sources said.—
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Videos of police abuse recorded by users remained a common theme on social media for decades.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
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27 Apr. 2026
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“Constabularies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constabularies. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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