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Gendarmery

Noun

The gendarmery refers to a body of French police officers who have both military and civil duties.

Sample Sentence: The gendarmery is responsible for ensuring law and order in rural areas of France.

Noun

Gendarmery can also refer to a group of gendarmes or military police.

Sample Sentence: The gendarmery arrested the suspect for trespassing on military grounds.

Noun

In a historic context, the term gendarmery can refer to the mounted police in several European countries.

Sample Sentence: The gendarmery used horses for patrolling the city during the 19th century.

Noun

Gendarmery can also be used to describe the organization or institution of gendarmes collectively.

Sample Sentence: The gendarmery played a crucial role in maintaining public safety during the protests.