constable

/'kʌnstəbl/
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constable

A constable directs traffic at a busy intersection.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A police officer of the lowest rank: In many police forces, especially in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries, a constable is an entry-level police officer with general law enforcement duties.
    • A lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff: In some contexts, particularly historical or in certain U.S. states, a constable is an elected or appointed peace officer with limited jurisdiction, often serving court papers or performing specific local duties.
    • English landscape painter (1776-1837): This is a specific reference to John Constable, a famous 19th-century English painter known for his landscape works.
Usage Examples
  • As a police officer:
    • The local constable patrols the village on his bicycle.
    • She joined the force as a police constable last year.
  • As a lawman/officer:
    • The constable served the eviction notice as ordered by the court.
  • As the painter:
    • The museum is holding an exhibition of works by Constable.
Advanced Usage
  • "To outrun the constable": An idiom meaning to spend beyond one's means or to get into debt.
    • By buying that expensive car, he has outrun the constable.
  • "Special constable": A volunteer, part-time police officer with full police powers, often used during emergencies or special events.
    • During the festival, special constables were sworn in to assist the regular force.
Variants and Related Words
  • Chief Constable (n): The head of a police force in certain UK regions.
    • The Chief Constable held a press conference about the investigation.
  • Constabulary (n): The police force of a particular area or district.
    • He served in the county constabulary for thirty years.
Synonyms
  • Police officer: A member of a police force.
  • Peace officer: An officer whose duty is to preserve the public peace.
  • Lawman: An officer of the law, such as a sheriff or police officer.
Related Phrases
  • Police constable (PC): The full formal title for the rank.
    • PC Smith was commended for her bravery.
  • Detective Constable (DC): A constable who works in plain clothes on investigative duties.
    • The case is being handled by Detective Constable Jones.
constable

A constable directs traffic at a busy intersection.

Noun
  1. a police officer of the lowest rank
  2. English landscape painter (1776-1837)
  3. a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

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