constabulary
1the body of constables of a district.
a body of officers of the peace organized on a military basis.
Origin of constabulary
1Words Nearby constabulary
Other definitions for constabulary (2 of 2)
pertaining to constables or their duties.
Origin of constabulary
2- Also con·stab·u·lar [kuhn-stab-yuh-ler]. /kənˈstæb yə lər/.
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How to use constabulary in a sentence
In the absence of a Haitian military, the U.S. will inevitably assume the uncomfortable role of a de facto constabulary force.
constabulary was insufficient to cope with the marauders, and regular troops had to be sent to these provinces.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanThe regular troops, the constabulary, and other armed forces combined were unable to exterminate brigandage.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanI am, as you know, assistant superintendent to the constabulary force of the colony.
A Final Reckoning | G. A. HentyOne of the bands was that of the constabulary, playing really well, and with magnificent indifference to the other two.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga | Cornelis De Witt Willcox
The constabulary appeared to me to be physically better than the tribe from which they were drawn.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga | Cornelis De Witt Willcox
British Dictionary definitions for constabulary
/ (kənˈstæbjʊlərɪ) mainly British /
the police force of a town or district
of or relating to constables, constabularies, or their duties
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