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Definition of Posse comitatus
1. Noun. A temporary police force.
Exact synonyms: Posse
Generic synonyms: Constabulary, Law, Police, Police Force
Member holonyms: Posseman
Generic synonyms: Constabulary, Law, Police, Police Force
Member holonyms: Posseman
Definition of Posse comitatus
1. Noun. (historical) The able-bodied men over 15 in a given county who can be summoned by the sheriff to help keep the peace, or arrest a felon; also a group of men so gathered. ¹
2. Noun. (figuratively) Any band of men, especially armed or hostile. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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