military police
Americanplural noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of military police
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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At the time of the coup, Tejero was 48 and had spent his entire adult working life in the Civil Guard, Spain's military police.
From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026
A former military police officer and a former advisor to Domingos Brazao are also on trial.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
The remains of Ran Gvili, an Israeli military police sergeant who was killed and whose body was stolen to Gaza during the Hamas-led attack, were identified after a monthslong recovery effort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
State news agency Sana cited the ministry as saying the facility was "fully secured", with military police and internal security forces deployed around it.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 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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