police

  1. Noun.  (plural: police) An organisation granted the legal authority to enforce the law. See usage note.
  2. Noun.  (pluralonly) Members of the police force.
  3. Noun.  (US, singular) ''(plural=police)'' A police officer .
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
  5. Verb.  (transitive) To patrol an area.

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