constabulary /kənˈstæbjʊləɹi/adjective 2noun 2forms 1 adjective2 •Of or relating to constables. •Characteristic of police; police-like, rather than military.Constabulary missions are different from fighting wars. noun2 •A police force. •The police in a particular district or area.[…] the wretched creature went to the police for help; she was versed in the law, and perhaps had spared no pains to keep on good terms with the local constabulary. — 1918 formsconstabularies
