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canteen culture

British

noun

the alleged clannishness of the police force, whereby the prevalent attitudes inhibit officers from reporting or speaking out against malpractice, racism, etc

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The same officer said the force's "canteen culture, as it's called, is so deep and strong that it's impossible to get rid of".

From BBC ● Mar. 21, 2023

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