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gendarmery

/ˌɡɛndɑːrˈmɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does gendarmery mean?

noun

A system of military police or a body of soldiers responsible for maintaining law and order in a particular area, especially in a rural or mountainous region.

Example

"The gendarmerie played a crucial role in maintaining peace and order in the countryside."

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