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military police

American  

plural noun

  1. soldiers who perform police duties within the army. MP


military police British  

noun

  1. a corps within an army that performs police and disciplinary duties

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of military police

First recorded in 1820–30

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Videos posted on social media showed military police officers running down Sao Clemente Street, one of the area's main thoroughfares, carrying rifles.

From Barron's Jun. 23, 2026

In nearby La Paz, military police and navy personnel guarded the presidential palace and police tactical units were stationed on main squares.

From Barron's Jun. 20, 2026

Spain's military police and disaster response teams have both set up large reception tents and access to the waterfront is restricted.

From BBC May 9, 2026

As a member of the military police battalion tasked with guarding the offices of the president and many senior officials, he knew the security personnel and measures used to protect them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

Coach O paced the floor in front of us, the line of other coaches behind him like a troop of military police on watch.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely

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