HyperDic: posse_comitatus

English > 1 sense of the expression posse comitatus:
NOUNgroupposse comitatus, possea temporary police force
English > posse comitatus: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA temporary police force.
Synonymposse
MemberspossemanAn able-bodied man serving as a member of a posse
Broaderpolice, police force, constabulary, lawThe force of policemen and officers
Spanishdestacamento, posse comitatus
Catalanposse comitatus

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