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Meanings of special constable in English

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Auxiliary or part-time law enforcement officer.

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Usage of special constable in English
1
Warren had been sworn in as a special constable to arrest Donald.
The Hunted Outlaw, or, Donald Morrison, the Canadian Rob Roy
2
Then suddenly the special constable dropped his arms with a coarse laugh.
The Valley of Silent Men: A Story of the Three River Country
3
A special constable is allowed to bore his beat-partner in moderation.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, January 3, 1917
4
Just now he is also a special constable, for the duration.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, Jan. 15, 1919
5
And also training to be a special constable -that's something I've never seen before.
The Guardian
6
He is a special constable, and an amateur boxer.
The Guardian
7
At the beginning, when one was just a special constable, it didn't matter so much.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, January 19, 1916
8
A special constable said Kevin opened his eyes and whispered: "Mum".
The Guardian
9
They would also appoint a special constable at each voting booth to assist the illiterate voters.
Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem. A Novel
10
Mr. Fargus, most manifestly unfitted for the exposures of such a life, had become a special constable.
If Winter Comes
11
A female special constable has been murdered in the street outside her home, police in London said today.
The Irish Times
12
A special constable who was filmed dancing at a music festival in Dorset has become an internet hit.
BBC
13
He, Kent, was to start for Edmonton the following morning under charge of Pelly and a special constable!
The Valley of Silent Men: A Story of the Three River Country
14
The special constable looked at him, and in the young man's eyes there was something that made the murderer shiver.
Man-Size
15
He whipped Carter's automatic out of its holster and, covering Pelly and the special constable, relieved them of their guns.
The Valley of Silent Men: A Story of the Three River Country
16
I was brought in by a special constable, the indictment read, and I was asked to plead guilty, or not guilty.
A Unique Story of a Marvellous Career: Life of Hon. Phineas T. B...
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