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The correct spelling is police.
How to pronounce police
[pəˈliːs]
nounIPA: [pəˈliːs]
Say it like: Pol-ise
The correct spelling is police. A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order. For example: "Call the police!"
Usage Examples
“Call the police!”
“thought police”
“Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
- 2.A police officer.
- 3.People who seek to enforce norms or standards.
- 4.The duty of cleaning up.
- 5.Policy.
verb
- 1.To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
- 2.To clean up an area.
- 3.To enforce norms or standards upon.
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