policía — meaning in English
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English meaning
- authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
- constabulary noun A police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
- police noun The official organization responsible for enforcing laws and keeping public order.
- policewoman noun A female member of a police force.
Senses
policía is used for these senses in English:
- authority (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
- constabulary A police force.
- police (North America, &, _, historical) A department of local (usually municipal) government responsible for general law enforcement.
- policewoman (police) A female police officer.
authority — full definition
- noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
- noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
- noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
constabulary — full definition
- noun A police force, especially one organized on a regional or national basis.
- adj Relating to constables or policing.