Definition

1. Noun:
   • A collective term for the police force of a particular area or country: Refers to the organized body of police officers and law enforcement personnel in a district or region.
   • The police force in its entirety: Often used to denote the police as an institution or organization, especially in a specific locality.

Usage

• The word "constabulary" is a formal and somewhat dated term. It is typically used to refer to a police force, especially in a specific county or district, and is often found in historical, legal, or official contexts. It functions as a collective noun.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The local constabulary was called to investigate the disturbance.
  • He had a long career serving in the county constabulary.

Advanced Usage

• "The Royal Irish Constabulary": A historical police force in Ireland.
  • The museum had an exhibit on the history of the Royal Irish Constabulary.
• Used to describe the police force of a specific jurisdiction in a formal manner.
  • The chief officer of the constabulary issued a new public safety directive.

Variants and Related Words

• Constable (n): An individual police officer, typically of a lower rank.
  • The village constable was a familiar and trusted figure.
• Police (n): The more common and modern term for the organized civil force responsible for maintaining public order.
  • Call the police if you see anything suspicious.

Synonyms

• Police force: The body of officers representing the civil authority of government.
• Police: The official organization that is responsible for protecting people and property, enforcing laws, and preventing crime.

Related Phrases

• Chief Constable: The head of a police force in certain regions, particularly in the UK.
  • The Chief Constable held a press conference about the new initiative.

Noun

1. the force of policemen and officers
   • the law came looking for him