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Synonyms for constabulary

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kuh n-stab-yuh-ler-ee
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈstæb yəˌlɛr i

Top 10 synonyms for constabulary
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Définition of constabulary

Origin :
  • 1630s, "district under a constable," from Medieval Latin constabularia, from constabulus, Latinized form of Old French conestable (see constable). Meaning "organized body of constables" is from 1837. Earlier (mid-15c.) as an adjective, "pertaining to a constable."
  • As in police/police officer : noun person, people hired to uphold the laws
  • As in police : noun lawman
  • As in military police : noun military corps enforcing rules
  • As in patrolman : noun policeman
  • As in patrolwoman : noun policeman
  • As in policeman : noun law enforcement officer
  • As in policewoman : noun law enforcement officer
Example sentences :
  • The splendid force of constabulary which are now for you would be against you.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • I saw the constabulary going in force there this afternoon.'
  • Extract from : « Lord Kilgobbin » by Charles Lever
  • I am, as you know, assistant superintendent to the constabulary force of the colony.
  • Extract from : « A Final Reckoning » by G. A. Henty
  • The map was symbolic of the Constabulary, whose duty it is to know all, to protect all.
  • Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson
  • You can never tell what the next day may bring you Constabulary fellows!
  • Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson
  • This was Constabulary business, would be handled by Constabulary.
  • Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson
  • He was proud of Terry—trust the Constabulary to see a thing through!
  • Extract from : « Terry » by Charles Goff Thomson
  • Constable Wiseman, of the Eastbourne constabulary, certainly was not curious.
  • Extract from : « The Man Who Knew » by Edgar Wallace
  • It was formidable, for there was no Irish constabulary or militia.
  • Extract from : « The Political History of England - Vol. X. » by William Hunt
  • The constabulary are, I'll admit, but the most of them are as useless as the priests.
  • Extract from : « Just Irish » by Charles Battell Loomis

Antonyms for constabulary

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