military police

noun

: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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He was apprehended by military police after being restrained and disarmed by fellow soldiers. — CBS News, 23 June 2026 The 28-year-old driver initially escaped but was later located by military police on the base and taken into custody. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026 Blanchard highlighted that guard members, including military police officers, would be helping with duties like traffic and crowd control as well as responding to emergencies around the events. — Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 Antonio Alcantar, 38, a military police officer, later pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with the crash that killed Craven. — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for military police

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of military police was in 1815

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“Military police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/military%20police. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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military police

noun
: a branch of an army that exercises guard and police functions

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