posse

• Nom désignant un groupe temporaire de personnes, souvent rassemblé par un agent des forces de l'ordre pour aider à poursuivre un suspect ou à maintenir l'ordre.

A noun referring to a temporary group of people, often summoned by a law enforcement officer to assist in pursuing a suspect or maintaining order.

1. Temporary police forceC1formalamerican

   A group of people temporarily assembled to assist law enforcement, typically in historical contexts.

   Milice temporaire de secours

   • The sheriff formed a posse to track down the outlaws.
   • In the old West, a posse was often called to maintain order.
   • The posse rode out at dawn to capture the fugitives.

2. Group of associatesB2informalamerican

   A group of friends or associates who spend time together, often in a social context.

   Groupe d'amis proches

   • He arrived at the party with his posse.
   • Her posse of friends always supports her decisions.
   • The rapper and his posse took over the stage.

   Synonymesbunchcirclecliquecrewentouragegangsquad