constable

constable (kon-st[schwa]-b[schwa]l), n.

1. A peace officer responsible for minor judicial duties, such as serving writs and warrants, but with less authority and smaller jurisdiction than a sheriff.

2. In the United Kingdom, a police officer; also, the title of a police officer. [Cases: Sheriffs and Constables

8. C.J.S. Sheriffs and Constables § 20.] — constabulary (k[schwa]n-stab-y[schwa]-ler-ee), adj. — constabulary (body or force), n.

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