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- noun Plural form of
constable .
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Examples
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However, I have a Sgt plus 8 constables from the ‘NIM TASKING’ unit (whatever that is).
Roller Coaster « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2006
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Thus communing within himself, he called his constables together and told them what was in his mind.
The Adventures of Robin Hood Howard Pyle 1882
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Now forces can recruit PCSO instead of constables and reduce the long term costs associated with proper police constables - taxpayers are paying for quality in constables, not quantity in PCSO’s but they will now see the true deceit over the next 18 months.
Where Are All The New Police Officers? « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2007
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The constables were the only people on the ship with guns, and carried out the law.
Fishers of Hope J. E. Cammon 2011
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The hierarchy of the constables is a lot less complex than any normal Guild.
The Dreaming Void Hamilton, Peter F. 2007
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“Did the owners call the constables because you sneaked in?”
Water Song Suzanne Weyn 2006
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“Did the owners call the constables because you sneaked in?”
Water Song Suzanne Weyn 2006
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“We have to call the constables,” Itani said, blocking his path.
A Time to Kill David Mack 2004
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“We have to call the constables,” Itani said, blocking his path.
A Time to Kill David Mack 2004
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“We have to call the constables,” Itani said, blocking his path.
A Time to Kill David Mack 2004
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