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The correct spelling is police.

How to pronounce police

[pəˈliːs]
noun

IPA: [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. 1.A civil force granted the legal authority for law enforcement and maintaining public order.
  2. 2.A police officer.
  3. 3.People who seek to enforce norms or standards.
  4. 4.The duty of cleaning up.
  5. 5.Policy.

verb

  1. 1.To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
  2. 2.To clean up an area.
  3. 3.To enforce norms or standards upon.

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