2syllables
policing
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Definitions ofpolicing
1verb
- To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).
Example: "Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game."
- To clean up an area.
- To enforce norms or standards upon.
Example: "to police a person's identity"
1noun
- Monitoring or regulation
- Patrolling by the police
- Maintenance of public order
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