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Term: Posse

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: A group of people who have come together for a particular purpose or task, especially to provide support, help, or protection.

Example sentence: The posse of friends hurriedly gathered to search for the lost hiker in the dense forest.

Definition 2: A group of people, typically law enforcement officers, who are organized and appointed to pursue and capture a fugitive or criminal.

Example sentence: The sheriff assembled a posse to track down the notorious outlaw.

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To gather or assemble a group of people, especially for a specific purpose or task.

Example sentence: The students decided to posse up and work on their group project after school.

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