Entry Word: police

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes <the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenagerʼs disappearance was now a matter for the police>

Synonyms law

Related Words judiciary, jurisprudence, justice

2 a body of officers of the law <the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests>

Synonyms constabulary, police force

Related Words constable, cop, gendarme, officer, policeman, police officer, policewoman, trooper