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Meaning of policing

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

policing

verb

Definitions

  1. To enforce the law and keep order among (a group).

    Example: Extra security was hired to police the crowd at the big game.

  2. To clean up an area.

  3. To enforce norms or standards upon.

    Example: to police a person's identity

noun

Definitions

  1. Monitoring or regulation

  2. Patrolling by the police

  3. Maintenance of public order