constabulary

UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjʊˌlɛri/

Translations

constabularynoun
constabularies
pl
UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjʊˌlɛri/
The constabulary was called to handle the disturbance.
Полиция была вызвана для урегулирования беспорядков.
Additional translations
полицейское управление
Synonyms
law enforcement
security force
sheriff's department
constabularyadjective
UK
/kənˈstæbjʊləri/
US
/kənˈstæbjəˌleri/
Used attributively to describe things relating to constables or the police.

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.