police

noun

A body of government employees trained in methods of law enforcement and crime prevention and detection and authorized to maintain the peace, safety, and order of the community.

noun

A body of persons with a similar organization and function.

noun

Regulation and control of the affairs of a community, especially with respect to maintenance of order, law, health, morals, safety, and other matters affecting the public welfare.

noun

A group that admonishes, cautions, or reminds.

noun

The cleaning of a military base or other military area.

noun

The soldiers assigned to a specified maintenance duty.

transitive verb

To regulate, control, or keep in order with a law enforcement agency or other official group.

transitive verb

To observe and issue warnings or correctives regarding.