Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
constabulary
Noun
/kənˈstæb.jʊ.lər.i/
Definition
A body of officers or troops organized to maintain law and order.
Examples
- The local constabulary responded quickly to the emergency call.
- She works as a constable in the rural constabulary.
- In some regions, the constabulary is responsible for traffic enforcement.
Meaning
The constabulary is often a police force that operates in a specific area, tasked with enforcing laws, preventing crime, and maintaining public peace.
Synonyms
- police force
- law enforcement
- gendarmery
- patrol
