constabulary

UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjʊˌlɛri/

Translations

constabularynoun
constabularies
pl
UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjʊˌlɛri/
policeAu sens collectif : corps de police d’une région ou d’un territoire.
The local constabulary was called to handle the disturbance at the town square.
La police locale a été appelée pour gérer le trouble sur la place du marché.
Synonyms
law enforcement
sheriff's department
security force
constabularyadjective
UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjəˌleri/
Used attributively to describe things relating to constables or the police.
policierEmploi adjectival ; s’emploie surtout dans un registre administratif ou institutionnel.
He began his career performing constabulary duties in rural communities.
Il a commencé sa carrière en exerçant des fonctions policières dans des communautés rurales.

Definitions

constabularynoun
A body of officers of the law organized to maintain order and enforce the law, typically in a specific area or region.
The local constabulary was called to handle the disturbance at the town square.
constabularyadjective
Relating to or characteristic of constables or the police force.
He began his career performing constabulary duties in rural communities.