gendarmerie
Americannoun
noun
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the whole corps of gendarmes
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the headquarters or barracks of a body of gendarmes
Etymology
Origin of gendarmerie
From French, dating back to 1545–55; see origin at gendarme, -ery
Example Sentences
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There is bright yellow Gendarmerie tape strapped to the front gate of the Searle's home.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025
Rescue teams were being mobilized to the area, including from Morocco’s Royal Gendarmerie and Civil Protection, according to The Associated Press.
From New York Times • Aug. 6, 2023
Some 40 people were detained during the protests, according to a statement by the Gendarmerie General Command on Sunday.
From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023
Sometimes the entries were insignificant, as when I found the location of the Royal Gendarmerie school in Safi.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2022
At about the same time the Gendarmerie was formed with British assistance.
From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane
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