gendarmerie — meaning in English
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English meaning
- constabulary noun A police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
- gendarmerie noun A military force responsible for policing the civilian population, especially in France and similar countries.
- police noun The official organization responsible for enforcing laws and keeping public order.
Senses
gendarmerie is used for these senses in English:
- constabulary A police force.
- gendarmerie A military body charged with police duties among the civilian population.
- police (North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.
constabulary — full definition
- noun A police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
- adj Relating to constables or policing.