plural constabularies
1
: the organized body of constables of a particular district or country
2
: an armed police force organized on military lines but distinct from the regular army
Examples of constabulary in a Sentence
Noun
all members of the local constabulary were on the alert for the escaped convict
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
But as the Ukrainians launched a broad counteroffensive starting in late August, even constabulary units came under fire.
—David Axe, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The decision was made on the advice of West Midlands Police, the constabulary with responsibility for overseeing security at the match.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Wishing to remain out of sight of the constabulary, Jenks surprised a family enjoying Christmas lunch, coasting up their private driveway unannounced.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
But as the Ukrainians launched a broad counteroffensive starting in late August, even constabulary units came under fire.
—David Axe, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2022
Noun
The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
The decision was made on the advice of West Midlands Police, the constabulary with responsibility for overseeing security at the match.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Constabulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/constabulary. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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