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constable
1[ kon-stuh-buhlor, especially British, kuhn- ]
noun
- an officer of the peace, having police and minor judicial functions, usually in a small town, rural district, etc.
- Chiefly British. a police officer.
- an officer of high rank in medieval monarchies, usually the commander of all armed forces, especially in the absence of the ruler.
- the keeper or governor of a royal fortress or castle.
Constable
2[ kuhn-stuh-buhl, kon- ]
noun
- John, 1776–1837, English painter.
Constable
1/ ˈʌԲəə /
noun
- ConstableJohn17761837MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: painter John. 1776–1837, English landscape painter, noted particularly for his skill in rendering atmospheric effects of changing light
constable
2/ ˌkɒn-; ˈʌԲəə /
noun
- (in Britain, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etc) a police officer of the lowest rank
- any of various officers of the peace, esp one who arrests offenders, serves writs, etc
- the keeper or governor of a royal castle or fortress
- (in medieval Europe) the chief military officer and functionary of a royal household, esp in France and England
- an officer of a hundred in medieval England, originally responsible for raising the military levy but later assigned other administrative duties
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԲٲˌ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dzsٲ·· noun
- ܲd·Dzȴٲ· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of constable1
Word History and Origins
Origin of constable1
Example Sentences
The review found a detective constable leading the Merseyside grooming investigation had held on to the file even when they were transferred out of the PVP team to help another unit with its workload.
A charge of failing to stop a vehicle when directed by a constable against John McDonald, from Booth Street, has been withdrawn.
John McDonald was also charged with assault by beating and failing to stop a vehicle when directed by a constable.
It is understood one detective chief inspector, one detective constable and one member of police staff are working on the investigation.
He also faces two counts of failing to stop a motor vehicle when required by a constable, two counts of no insurance use, and two counts of driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
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