Difference between military and police
Definitions
adjective
- associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
- of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
- characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
noun
- the military forces of a nation
Examples
Some were members of Turkey's elite military class known as "pashas," a title of respect harking back to Ottoman military commanders Monday for allegedly planning to blow up mosques in order to trigger a military takeover and overthrow the
Why be all miffy and hissy and in a bitch-slapping mood guys, about not being in the military when you can do the work you like in prisons and police forces?
The battery-operated doll comes complete with walkie-talkie and a wardrobe choice of military fatigues or bolero jacket and gold trousers.
Definitions
noun
- the force of policemen and officers
verb
- maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
Examples
It got so bad that 12 patrolmen and two police dogs were kept on duty outside the home for several days.
There were 42 free-kicks, two penalties, four bookings and three players sent off, two of whom had to be escorted from the pitch by police.
Why be all miffy and hissy and in a bitch-slapping mood guys, about not being in the military when you can do the work you like in prisons and police forces?
