Cop and Constable

Cop

Cop noun - A member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level.
Usage example: a cop stopped her for speeding

Constable is a synonym for cop (British) in policeman topic. In some cases you can use "Constable" instead a noun "Cop", when it comes to topics like law, police officer. popular alternative

Constable

Constable noun - A member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level.
Usage example: reported the crime to the local constable
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Synonyms for Constable

Cop is a synonym for constable in policeman topic. You can use "Cop" instead a noun "Constable", if it concerns topics such as police officer, law. popular alternative
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