Policed: meaning, definitions and examples

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policed

 

[ pəˈliːst ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law enforcement

Policed refers to the act of maintaining law and order by monitoring and regulating the behavior of individuals or groups. It is typically carried out by police officers who enforce laws, prevent crime, and provide assistance to the community.

Synonyms

enforced, monitored, regulated, supervised

Examples of usage

  • The area was policed heavily during the parade.
  • She policed the students to ensure they followed the rules.
  • The neighborhood was policed by community watch volunteers.

Translations

Translations of the word "policed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 policiado

🇮🇳 पुलिस द्वारा नियंत्रित

🇩🇪 polizeilich

🇮🇩 dijaga oleh polisi

🇺🇦 поліційний

🇵🇱 policjant

🇯🇵 警察による

🇫🇷 policé

🇪🇸 policiado

🇹🇷 polis tarafından kontrol edilen

🇰🇷 경찰에 의해 통제된

🇸🇦 مراقب من الشرطة

🇨🇿 policovaný

🇸🇰 policajný

🇨🇳 被警察监管的

🇸🇮 policijski

🇮🇸 lögreglu

🇰🇿 полициямен бақылауда

🇬🇪 პოლიციის მიერ კონტროლირებული

🇦🇿 polis tərəfindən nəzarət olunan

🇲🇽 policiado

Word origin

The word 'policed' is derived from the noun 'police', which has its roots in the Latin word 'politia', meaning 'policy' or 'government'. The term entered the English language in the 17th century, primarily in reference to the organization and regulation of public order and safety. The modern conception of policing as a formal institution emerged in the early 19th century, particularly with the establishment of systems like the Metropolitan Police in London in 1829. Over time, the role and responsibilities of police have evolved, but the core idea of overseeing the behavior of a community to ensure safety remains integral to the concept of policing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,976, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.