Police

[pəˈliːs]

The meaning and definition of Police, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
    “Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”
  2. To enforce norms or standards upon.
    “to police a person's identity”
noun
  1. A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
    “Call the police!”
  2. People who seek to enforce norms or standards.
    “thought police”

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