military police
Americanplural noun
noun
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Origin of military police
First recorded in 1820–30
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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
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
The raid, which occurred after the new director special forces had taken over, was never reported to the military police.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025
Outside I kept away from the station, where there were military police, and picked up a cab at the edge of the little park.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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