as in police
a body of officers of the law
all members of the local constabulary were on the alert for the escaped convict
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With Ida Engvoll as Rebecka, a Stockholm lawyer back in her small hometown after the death of a friend, and Eva Melander as Mella, chief inspector of the local constabulary, who appropriates her semi-formally to the force.
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Angry protesters did not gather outside the local constabulary, decrying a witch hunt.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 13 June 2023
They were made for zipping around on country lanes at a pace that feels criminal but won't raise concern with the constabulary.
—Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 11 Mar. 2023
The men learn this news from a local politico at the speakeasy and race home to find that Claudia, tipsy from the alcohol in the blood of her latest victim, has let the local constabulary in to search.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2022
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Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2023
Angry protesters did not gather outside the local constabulary, decrying a witch hunt.
—Matt Ford, The New Republic, 13 June 2023
They were made for zipping around on country lanes at a pace that feels criminal but won't raise concern with the constabulary.
—Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 11 Mar. 2023
The men learn this news from a local politico at the speakeasy and race home to find that Claudia, tipsy from the alcohol in the blood of her latest victim, has let the local constabulary in to search.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constabulary
police
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At least 23 others were injured in the crash, including five who are in critical condition, according to a police statement to Portuguese network SIC.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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When he was taken into custody, Leon did not provide a statement to police and asked for a lawyer.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Constabulary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constabulary. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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