CONSTABLE
Constable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions. A constable is commonly the rank of an officer within the police.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Constable
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constable
Noun
- A police officer ranking below sergeant in most British/New Zealand police forces. (See also chief constable).
- Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).
- Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.
- A elected head of a parish (also known as a connetable)
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