Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

police-guard

noun

/pəˈliːs ɡɑːrd/

Definition

A designated individual or group responsible for protecting and maintaining order, often employed by a police force.

Examples

The police-guard stood watch outside the courthouse during the trial.
For the event, a police-guard was assigned to oversee crowd control.
The police-guard ensured that the VIP was safely escorted through the busy area.

Meaning

The term ‘police-guard’ refers to a person or a team of police officers assigned to secure an area or an individual, ensuring safety and enforcing the law.