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Synonyms of police
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- the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenager's disappearance was now a matter for the police
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- the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests
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- constabulary,
- finest,
- force,
- fuzz,
- heat
- [slang],
- man,
- police force
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of police was in 1589
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