security police
Americannoun
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a police force responsible for maintaining order at a specific locale or under specific circumstances, as at an airport or factory.
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a police force concerned with detecting and preventing enemy espionage.
Etymology
Origin of security police
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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"They were scared that it could be a trap set up by the security police and would say things like, 'We won't accept money from traitors.'"
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2024
Hours into their meeting, they approved a decision to form the party, catching the security police by surprise.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2024
He described being harassed by state security police over the years during “sensitive periods” around the anniversary date.
From Washington Times • Sep. 22, 2023
"The recent Koran burnings have, as the security police have said, affected the current security situation," Justice Minister Peter Hummelgaard said in the statement.
From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023
He took note, as did everyone, that among the uninvited guests at the wedding were a number of security police.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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