Scot·land Yard
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Definition of Scotland Yard
: the detective department of the London metropolitan police
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“Scotland Yard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotland%20Yard. Accessed 8 Mar. 2021.
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Scotland Yard
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English Language Learners Definition of Scotland Yard
: the detective department of the London police
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The first known use of Scotland Yard was in 1864
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