constable

• Substantivo que designa o policial de mais baixo posto ou, historicamente, a autoridade responsável por manter a ordem em uma cidade ou paróquia.

A noun referring to a police officer of the lowest rank, or historically, an official responsible for maintaining order in a town or parish.

1. B1formalbritish

   A police officer of the lowest rank, especially in the UK and some Commonwealth countries.

   Policial de baixa patente

   • The constable patrolled the streets every evening.
   • A constable arrived at the scene of the accident.
   • She reported the theft to the local constable.

   Sinônimosbobbycopperofficerpolice constablepolice officer

2. Historical officialC1formalbritish

   In medieval times, a high-ranking officer in a royal household or military commander of a castle.

   Condestável

   • The constable of the castle commanded the garrison.
   • King John appointed a new constable to oversee the fortress.
   • The constable was responsible for maintaining order in the town.

   Sinônimoswarden