military police

noun

: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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The pilot and co-pilot were killed, the São Paulo state military police told Newsweek, and two people on the street where the aircraft crashed were injured. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry issued an emergency declaration on Wednesday and mobilized a military police company from the Louisiana National Guard, which will assist local law enforcement, state police, and the FBI in safety measures. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025 The trial also included the testimony of U.S. generals, CACI employees and former military police involved in the torture. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 12 Nov. 2024 Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed the California National Guard and military police to LA County to protect residents from looters, arsonists, and other criminal opportunists. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for military police 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of military police was in 1815

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“Military police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20police. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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military police

noun
: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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