military police

/ˌˈmɪləˈtɛri pəˌlis/
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Definitions of military police
  1. noun
    a military corps that enforces discipline and guards prisoners
    synonyms: MP
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    types:
    shore patrol
    the military police of the navy
    type of:
    force, personnel
    group of people willing to obey orders
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