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police officer

[ puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh- ]

noun

  1. any policeman or policewoman; patrolman or patrolwoman.
  2. a person having officer rank on a police force.


police officer

noun

  1. a member of a police force, esp a constable; policeman Often (esp as form of address) shortened toofficer
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of police officer1

First recorded in 1790–1800
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Shortly after Yoon's arrest in January, enraged supporters stormed a courthouse in Seoul, armed with metal beams, assaulting police officers who stood in their way.

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Dozens of police officers are in the area and there are forensic teams carrying out searches.

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A man shot dead by police officers at Milton Keynes railway station has been named.

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After his release from a U.S. prison, he returned to Mexico, reportedly became a police officer and mob hit man, and worked his way up to become a founder of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

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A police officer estimated the water level was 12ft below the top, the judge added.

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