Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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Definition

Proper noun The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the federal and national police service of Canada. It provides policing at the federal level and, under contract, to many provinces, territories, and municipalities. It is known for its distinctive uniform, which includes a red serge tunic, and its historical role in establishing law and order in western Canada.

Usage Examples
  • The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for enforcing federal laws across the entire country.
  • A ceremony was held to honor the new recruits graduating into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
  • The investigation is being led by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police's financial crimes unit.
Advanced Usage
  • The organization is often referred to by its initials, RCMP, in both official and informal contexts.
    • The suspect was apprehended by the RCMP at the border.
  • Individual officers are commonly called Mounties.
    • The Mountie directed traffic around the accident scene.
Variants and Related Words
  • RCMP: The standard and most common acronym.
  • Mountie (noun): A colloquial term for a member of the RCMP.
  • The Force: A historical and informal way to refer to the RCMP, emphasizing its organizational nature.
  • Federal police: A descriptive term for its primary national role.
Synonyms
  • National police force
  • Federal law enforcement agency (of Canada)

Note: There are no direct phrasal verbs or idioms derived from this proper noun.

Noun
  1. the federal police force of Canada

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