police officer (noun)
41peace officer — noun an officer of the law (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑lawman, ↑law officer • Hypernyms: ↑defender, ↑guardian, ↑protector, ↑shielder • …
42law officer — noun an officer of the law (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑lawman, ↑peace officer • Hypernyms: ↑defender, ↑guardian, ↑protector, ↑shielder • …
43juvenile officer — noun : a police officer charged with the detection, prosecution, and care of juvenile delinquents compare probation officer * * * a police officer concerned with juvenile delinquents. [1950 55] * * * juvenile officer, a police officer assigned to …
44officer — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin officiarius, from Latin officium Date: 14th century 1. a. obsolete agent b. one charged with police duties 2. one who holds an office of trust, authority, or command < the… …
45officer — /ˈɒfəsə / (say ofuhsuh) noun 1. someone who holds a commission in the armed services. Compare warrant officer, non commissioned officer. 2. a member of a police force. 3. the master or captain of a merchant vessel or pleasure vessel, or any of… …
46peace officer — noun Date: 1714 a civil officer (as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace …
47juvenile officer — noun Date: 1954 a police officer charged with the detection, prosecution, and care of juvenile delinquents …
48officer — 1. noun /ˈɒfɪsə,ˈɑfəsəɻ/ a) One who has a position of authority in a hierarchical organization, especially in military, police or government organizations. b) One who holds a public office. See Also …
49peace officer — n: a civil officer (as a police officer) whose duty it is to preserve the public peace Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. peace officer …
50peace officer — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. policeman, police officer, constable; see police officer . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A member of a law enforcement agency: blue coat, finest, officer, patrolman, patrolwoman, police, policeman, police officer,… …
