constable

Meanings

• noun

  A law enforcement officer, typically a member of a police force.

  - "The constable asked us to move along because we were loitering."
  - "The constable gave a warning to the driver for speeding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with constable
table , stable , grable , crable

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Variants

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constable , constables , Constable , John Constable , chief constable , police constable

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Etymology

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Originally, a constable was a 'keeper of the peace' or a 'constable of the peace,' responsible for maintaining order in a particular area.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'constable' was in the 13th century.

2. In some jurisdictions, a constable may be the highest-ranking officer in a small police department.

3. Constables are often responsible for serving legal documents, such as warrants and summonses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Police officer: A person employed to enforce laws and maintain public order.

2. Law enforcement: The system and practices engaged in by the state to enforce laws and maintain order.

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Culture

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In literature, constables have appeared in various works such as Charles Dickens' 'Bleak House' and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' series.

How to Memorize "constable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a police uniform and carrying a baton or a gun.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of law enforcement and maintaining order.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cops Keep Citizens Safe' to remember the meaning of constable.

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