Definition of Constabulary
Constabulary
con·stab·u·lary
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
(British) broadly, the police officers (constables) serving in a particular district or region, when regarded collectively as an organized body;
e.g. Most of the constabulary had been informed to watch out for the stolen car.
(noun)
a division of the police force that is armed and organized like a military unit while being separate from the military itself;
e.g. The constabulary was appointed to provide security for the event.
(adjective)
relating to the police officers or police force in some way;
e.g. Such an action is out of constabulary authority.
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