Garda
noun
Lake, a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in Italy. 35 miles (56 km) long; 143 sq. mi. (370 sq. km).
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Garda
1 American
[gahr-duh]
/ ˈgɑr də /
noun
garda
2
American
[gahr-duh]
/ ˈgɑr də /
noun
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gardai,
plural
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gardaí
plural
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an officer of the Republic of Ireland's police force.
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Garda, a shortened form of Garda Síochána, the police force of the Republic of Ireland.
Garda
1
British
/ ˈɡɑːdə /
noun
garda
2
British
/ ˈɡɑːrdə /
noun
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The management company told the Irish Times that the “matter remains the subject of an active Garda investigation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Motorsport Ireland and An Garda Síochána have started an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
"This is not tolerable and is against the law," the country's national force, known as the Garda, said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
Just east of Lake Garda lies Verona, the city selected to host the Olympic closing ceremony, which will conclude two weeks of competition.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 9, 2026
In the field, a little to the right, there was a thicket, and here, protected by its crescent-shaped bend, which enclosed them both in its half-circle, were Garda and Lucian; Lucian was sketching his companion.
From East Angels by Constance Fenimore Woolson
She must also surrender her passport, adhere to a curfew, provide her phone number to gardaí, and sign on daily at garda station in County Kildare.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
A garda officer was given a driving ban in the courts this week after chasing scramblers in Dublin.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2026
Cal is a kind of settler; Ardnakelty, while not quite a frontier town, is largely self-policing, overseen by a complacent and none-too-bright garda in the next town.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2020
We use the group to record stuff so that when we go into meetings with City Hall or the garda, we know what we want to talk about.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 12, 2017
Il ne put achever, ear la mort l'en garda.
From A Short History of French Literature by George Saintsbury
"The sixth occupant of the Volkswagen Golf, a male in his 20s, has been discharged from hospital," gardai added.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2025
I urge anyone with any information to contact gardai.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2022
But this was vehemently denied by his family, friends and gardai.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2021
He said Chief Supt Breen was at a meeting on 16 March when he was told not to cross the border to meet with the gardai.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2011
It comes as the the director of public prosecutions continues to receive documentation from gardai who are investigating the collapse of the bank and controversial "warehousing of loans".
From The Guardian ● Jan. 11, 2011
Bringing the suspected gang leader back to Ireland will now be the subject of a major security operation between the gardaí and the Irish Defence Forces.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He said that gardaí were pursuing a very clear line of inquiry.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, external Irish Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan said: "No matter where you are, the gardaí will seek to pursue you."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
A man in his 30s remains in custody and Supt Watters said gardaí were "not looking for any other person at this juncture in connection with this investigation".
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2025
His legal team explained that the jury heard McGregor gave about 100 "no comment" answers to gardaí.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
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