military police

noun

: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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The base provost marshal and military police supported the driver, and Robinson was subject to court-martial. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 The team is a military police unit trained to respond to civil disturbances. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 Instead, she was taken away in handcuffs by military police and transferred to ICE custody. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 The assault of Theophilos will be investigated by Israel’s military police, a military official said. Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for military police

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of military police was in 1815

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“Military police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20police. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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military police

noun
: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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