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policing
Definitions
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noun
The
activity
of
maintaining
order
and
enforcing
laws
,
typically
carried
out
by
a
police
force
.
The
community
is
working
with
local
authorities
to
improve
policing
in
the
area
.
Effective
policing
requires
cooperation
between
the
police
and
the
public
.
The
new
policy
aims
to
enhance
community
policing
efforts
.
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Language
Middle English
Original word
police
Originally meant
to govern or control
Background
The term 'policing' derives from the word 'police', which comes from the Middle French 'police', meaning public order. It evolved in the 18th century to refer specifically to the activities of maintaining law and order.