as in officer
a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level
reported the crime to the local constable
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Recent Examples of constable
The constable said Eichner was rushed to Causeway Hospital but died from her injuries a short time later.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The constable’s office was notified of the inappropriate request June 10 when the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force came into contact with Slusher’s request, officials said in a news release.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The constable threw her convulsing body over the back of a horse and carted her to county lines.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The victim went back to the police six months later, and local detective constable, Mike Smith, led an investigation into what exactly occurred.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
The constable’s office was notified of the inappropriate request June 10 when the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force came into contact with Slusher’s request, officials said in a news release.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2025
The constable threw her convulsing body over the back of a horse and carted her to county lines.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 May 2025
The victim went back to the police six months later, and local detective constable, Mike Smith, led an investigation into what exactly occurred.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constable
Noun
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But case law has held that prosecutors are constitutional, judicial officers who are not in the same category as state, county and township executive-branch officers, such as mayors.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Currently, only cities that have opted into civil service rules for officers – Austin, Houston and San Antonio among them – can keep a G file.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
26 July 2025
Noun
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He was stopped by policemen, who heard the story and waved them on.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 July 2025
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This is the meat of the film, tormenting Jeanne with all the possibilities (a friendly policeman tracks Suzanne to Belgium, where the trail goes cold).—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Should a birthright citizen not be held accountable for running a red light because local cops don’t have jurisdiction?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Ali is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and traffic violations, Nassau cops said.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
13 July 2025
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The two-part documentary, out July 29, dives into the perspectives of several people involved, from Roberts to citizens of Rachel to a local sheriff and a military colonel.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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According to the sheriff’s office, his mother recognized him in a break-in video posted to Facebook and notified detectives.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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“Constable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constable. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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