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Interpol

[ in-ter-pohl ]

noun

  1. an official international agency that coordinates the police activities of more than 100 member nations: organized in 1923 with headquarters in Paris.


Interpol

/ ˈɪԳəˌɒ /

acronym for

  1. International Criminal Police Organization, an association of over 100 national police forces, devoted chiefly to fighting international crime
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Interpol1

Inter(national Criminal) Pol(ice Organization)
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Example Sentences

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The de facto government of Sudan says it will contact Interpol and Unesco to attempt to recover artefacts looted from the National Museum and elsewhere.

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He had been on Interpol's Red Notice list, a worldwide request for police to arrest an individual, pending extradition.

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She initially told police she had been misled by the others, who first told her they were conducting a "student project" and later that they were working for Interpol.

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Frankly, I’m already disappointed that she hasn’t called the police, Interpol or whichever agency is seeking Gary.

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Interpol said increased global migration and human trafficking has led to more people being reported missing outside their countries, which can make identifying bodies more challenging.

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