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constabulary
This term carries a formal, institutional weight, often evoking a sense of traditional authority or a structured, hierarchical organization. It is more frequently encountered in British English or in historical contexts than in American English, where police department is the standard term. The word suggests a collective entity rather than individual officers, emphasizing the administrative and organizational framework of law enforcement.
Grammatically, the word functions as a collective noun. While it refers to a group of people, it is typically treated as a singular unit in a sentence, though it can take a plural verb in some British English dialects to emphasize the individual members of the force.
Meanings
Examples
The royal constabulary maintained order throughout the capital.
I wonder if the local constabulary has any leads on the missing jewelry.
The colonial constabulary was tasked with patrolling the remote borders.
The entire constabulary was mobilized to handle the sudden unrest.
He spent twenty years serving in the county constabulary.
The constabulary lacks the resources to cover such a vast area.
A small constabulary is all this village has for protection.
A small constabulary is all this village has for protection.