gendarmerie

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Noun gendarmerie has 1 sense

gendarmerie, gendarmery - French police force; a group of gendarmes or gendarmes collectively
--₁ is a kind of police, police force, constabulary, law
--₁ has members: gendarme

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Gendarmerie

Noun:

A military force with police powers, responsible for maintaining law and order in rural areas and small towns.

Example sentences:

The gendarmerie was called in to control the rioters in the village.
The local gendarmerie has been praised for their efforts in combating crime in the region.
The gendarmerie succeeded in arresting the fugitive after an extensive search.

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