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(kən stab′yə ler′ē)

noun pl. constabularies

the territory under the jurisdiction of a constable
constables, collectively, as of a district
a police force characterized by a military organization but distinct from the regular army

Origin: ML constabularia

adjective

of constables or a constabulary

also constabular

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noun pl. con·stab·u·lar·ies

The body of constables of a district or city.
The district under the jurisdiction of a constable.
An armed police force organized like a military unit.

adjective

Of or relating to constables, constabularies, or their jurisdictions.

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