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policed

The correct spelling is policed.

How to pronounce policed

verb

Say it like: Pol-ise-d

The correct spelling is policed. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group). For example: "Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."

Usage Examples

Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.

to police a person's identity

Definition

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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