police
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- (plural only) (uncountable) The police are the government force who enforce laws, prevent crime, stop and arrest criminals, regulate traffic, help maintain public order, and help with emergencies.
- When we saw the man take the money, we called the police.
- The police car stopped the truck that was driving too fast.
- New Zealand Police took stolen guns, money, and cars, after searching a homes in the city of Auckland.
- The police means the city government department that is concerned with enforcing laws and helping with emergencies.
- The Police Department there replaced the previous system of having volunteers keep the city safe.
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