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What is the noun for constable?

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constable
  1. The lowest rank in most Commonwealth police forces. (See also chief constable).
  2. (Britain, law) A police officer or an officer with equivalent powers.
  3. Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).
  4. (US) Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.
  5. (Channel Islands) A elected head of a parish (also known as a connétable)
  6. Synonyms:
  7. Examples:
    1. “This could be done by adding another part-time or full-time special constable.”
      “If a constable reasonably apprehends that the action of any person may result in a breach of the peace it is his duty to prevent that action.”
      “His research shows that two-thirds of policewomen above the rank of constable do not have children.”
constablewick
  1. (obsolete) The district to which a constable's power is limited.
constabless
  1. (obsolete) The wife of a constable.
constableship
  1. The office or rank of a constable
  2. Examples:
    1. “Were it not for this constableship which the Earl of Salisbury hath bestowed upon us we could scarce uphold the state which is fitting to our degree.”
constableships
  1. plural of constableship
constablewicks
  1. plural of constablewick
constablesses
  1. plural of constabless
constables
  1. plural of constable
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Discipline in all walks of life, punctuality, politeness and good manners are expected from the police constables and officers.”
      “The constables were patrolling Redfern, on the lookout for a bag snatcher, when they came across the body at the end of a lane.”
      “Two police constables armed with a stopwatch had timed her between two measured points in Stirton and found she was travelling at 21 mph.”
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