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constable

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɑnstəbəɫ// UK //kˈɒnstəbəl// con·sta·ble Archaic

n. a police officer of the lowest rank. In some countries, it is also used as a formal title for a high-ranking official in a castle or a small town.

n. a public officer responsible for keeping the peace, specifically a police officer of the lowest rank in British and Commonwealth forces. Historically, refers to a high-ranking official in a royal household or a governor of a fortress.


SIMPLE

The constable asked the driver for his license.

CONTEXTUAL

After completing her initial training, she was sworn in as a police constable in the local precinct.

COMPLEX

The historical archives reveal that the Constable of the Tower held significant political influence, overseeing both the security of the fortress and the management of high-profile prisoners.

Usage

Often used as a formal title before a surname (e.g., 'Constable Smith').

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