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4 dictionary results for: Peace officer
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) - Cite This Source - Share This
peace officer
–noun
| a civil officer appointed to preserve the public peace, as a sheriff or constable. |
[Origin: 1705–15
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American Heritage Dictionary - Cite This Source - Share This
| peace officer
n. A law enforcement officer, such as a sheriff, who is responsible for maintaining civil peace. |
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law - Cite This Source - Share This
Main Entry: peace officer
Function: noun
: a civil officer (as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace
Main Entry: peace officer
Function: noun
: a civil officer (as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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