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Word: Police
Speech Type: Noun
late 15th century (in the sense ‘public order’): from French, from medieval Latin politia ‘citizenship, government’ (see policy). Current senses date from the early 19th century
pʊˈliːs
the civil force of a state, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order
Short Definition:civil force for prevention of crime
Examples:- when someone is killed, the police have to be informed
- the coroner will await the outcome of police inquiries
Word: Police
Speech Type: Verb
pʊˈliːs
(of a police force) have the duty of maintaining law and order in or at (an area or event).
Short Definition:maintain law and order in area or at event
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