constable in Latin
constable in Latin is vigil, praepositus villae — constable means a police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
constable in Latin
vigil
(UK, law) A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.
praepositus villae
(Channel Islands) An elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)
What does "constable" mean?
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noun A police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
"The constable took a statement from the witness."
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noun A senior officer or castle warden in a medieval royal or noble household.
"The constable of the castle oversaw its defence."
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noun An elected local official responsible for keeping order or serving legal documents, especially at parish or municipal level.
"The town constable served the eviction notice."
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constable in a sentence
- The constable took a statement from the witness.
- She joined the force as a constable straight out of training.
- The constable of the castle oversaw its defence.
- The town constable served the eviction notice.
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What is "constable" in Latin?
"constable" in Latin is vigil, praepositus villae. constable means: A police officer, especially one of the lowest rank in many Commonwealth police forces.
How do you use "constable" in a sentence?
Example: "The constable took a statement from the witness." In Latin, "constable" is vigil, praepositus villae.
Are there other ways to say "constable" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "constable": vigil, praepositus villae.
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