police procedural
noun
a mystery novel, film, or television drama that deals realistically with police work.
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Also called procedural.
Origin of police procedural
First recorded in 1965–70
Words nearby police procedural
policeman's helmet, Police Motu, police officer, policeperson, police power, police procedural, police reporter, police state, police station, police village, police wagon
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British Dictionary definitions for police procedural
police procedural
noun
a novel, film, or television drama that deals realistically with police work
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