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Posse

See Posse comitatus.

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Constabulary 76% connected

Of or pertaining to constables; consisting of constables.

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Law 76% connected

In general, a rule of being or of conduct, established by an authority able to enforce its will; a controlling regulation; the mode or order accordin…

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Police 76% connected

A judicial and executive system, for the government of a city, town, or district, for the preservation of rights, order, cleanliness, health, etc., a…

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Posse comitatus 92% connected

The power of the county, or the citizens who may be summoned by the sheriff to assist the authorities in suppressing a riot, or executing any legal p…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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