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police
Noun
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The police are the government force who enforce laws, prevent crime, stop and arrest criminals, regulate traffic, help maintain public order, and help with emergencies.
When we saw the man take the money, we called the police.
The police car stopped the truck that was driving too fast.
New Zealand Police took stolen guns, money, and cars, after searching a homes in the city of Auckland.
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The police means the city government department that is concerned with enforcing laws and helping with emergencies.
The Police Department there replaced the previous system of having volunteers keep the city safe.
county
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noun
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
the county has a population of 12,345 people
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noun
(United States) the largest administrative district within a state
the county plans to build a new road