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peace officer

–noun
a civil officer appointed to preserve the public peace, as a sheriff or constable.

Origin:
1705–15
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peace officer  
n.  A law enforcement officer, such as a sheriff, who is responsible for maintaining civil peace.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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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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