polices

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/pəˈliːsɪz//poʊˈliːsɪz/

A form of police — A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.

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Meanings

polices1

noun
  1. nonstandardpluralAfrican-American Vernacularplural of police (“police officer”)

    I saw three polices standing there, so I didn't try anything stupid.

polices2

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of police

Origin

polices · noun

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polices · verb

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APA

polices. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polices

MLA

“polices.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polices. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polices,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polices.

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