peace officer
peace officer · peace officers
A civil law enforcement officer with a duty to maintain law and order, such as a…A civil law enforcement officer with a duty to maintain law and order, such as a police officer, sheriff and bylaw officer.
Meaning
1 senses(Canada, US)A civil law enforcement officer with a duty to maintain law and order, such as a police officer, sheriff and bylaw officer.
an officer of the law
Forms
plural: peace officers| Singular | peace officer |
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Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- an officer of the law:law officer
See also
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