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noun
A rank of law enforcement who supervises officers and handles daily precinct operations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, law-enforcement
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a lawman with the rank of sergeant
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: sergeant
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: lawman, law officer, peace officer
Narrower terms: buck sergeant, desk sergeant, deskman, station keeper
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