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neighborhood watch

noun

a neighborhood surveillance program or group in which residents keep watch over one another's houses, patrol the streets, etc., in an attempt to prevent crime.

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Main Entry:	neighborhood watch
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	a local organization or program to discourage crime by relying on the vigilance of the residents

Main Entry:	neighborhood watch
Part of Speech:	n
Definition:	See crime watch

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