The police found no evidence of a crime.
The police found no evidence of a crime.
English
police
pəˈlis, pəˈliːs, ˈpliːs, ˈpoʊ.liːs
Meaning: the official organization responsible for law enforcement
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Example sentences
Someone called the police after the accident.
Someone called the police after the accident.
A police officer stopped the car for speeding.
A police officer stopped the car for speeding.
The police are investigating the shocking murder that took place last night.
The police are investigating the shocking murder that took place last night.
The chief of police is investigating the case.
The chief of police is investigating the case.
Usage Notes
Used as a collective noun (treated as plural) to refer to the force or the officers. Always used with 'the' when referring to the organization.
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