military police

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plural noun
  1. soldiers who perform police duties within the army. Abbreviation: MP

Origin of military police

1
First recorded in 1820–30

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British Dictionary definitions for military police

military police

noun
  1. a corps within an army that performs police and disciplinary duties

Derived forms of military police

  • military policeman, noun

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