Police

Pronunciation: /pəˈlis/

Definitions of police

noun a civil force of officers responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order

Example Sentences

A1 The police officer helped the lost child find their way home.

A2 The police are responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.

B1 The police conducted a thorough investigation into the robbery.

B2 The police department is implementing new strategies to reduce crime rates.

C1 The police commissioner held a press conference to address the recent increase in violent crimes.

C2 The police force is facing criticism for their handling of the protest.

Examples of police in a Sentence

formal The police are conducting a thorough investigation into the robbery.

informal I saw the police car speeding down the street with its sirens blaring.

slang I don't trust the cops, they always seem to be up to something shady.

figurative The police of the internet, also known as moderators, are responsible for maintaining order in online communities.

Grammatical Forms of police

• past tense: policed
• plural: polices
• comparative: more police
• superlative: most police
• present tense: police
• future tense: will police
• perfect tense: have policed
• continuous tense: is policing
• singular: police
• positive degree: police
• infinitive: to police
• gerund: policing
• participle: policing

Origin and Evolution of police

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'police' originates from the French word 'police' which itself comes from the Latin word 'politia' meaning 'civil administration'.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the term 'police' referred to the regulation and control of a community, especially in terms of maintaining order and safety. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the organized system of maintaining public order and enforcing laws within a society.