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posse

/pɒsi/ noun · British & US
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What does posse mean?

noun

A group of people authorized by law to make arrests, or a group of people summoned or gathered for a particular purpose. A posse can also refer to a group of people who are gathered or assembled for a particular purpose.

Example

"The sheriff formed a posse to search for the fugitive."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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