gendarmerie

/ˌʒɑndɑrməˈri/
noun
  1. A military force that performs police duties, especially in France and some other countries.
    • He joined the gendarmerie after finishing his military service.
    • The gendarmerie was called to restore order during the protest.
    • The gendarmerie has stations in rural areas across the country.
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