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Meaning of policed
The primary meaning of the word "policed" is to maintain law and order in an area or organization.
Etymology of policed
The word "police" originated in the 15th century from the Old French word "policie", which is derived from the Latin word "politia", meaning "citizenship" or "government".
The term initially referred to the government or administration of a city or state, but later evolved to encompass the concept of law enforcement and maintenance of public order.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "policed" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense and past participle of the verb "police", which means to maintain law and order in an area or organization.
- * It can also refer to the act of controlling or regulating something, such as a person's behavior or an activity.
Usage Examples
- The city was policed by a team of experienced officers who worked to maintain law and order.
- * The company's IT department policed the network to prevent cyber attacks and data breaches.
Antonyms
unregulated
uncontrolled
unmonitored
unsupervised
unpatalled
unguarded
unwatched
unprotected
unsecured
unenforced
unobserved
uninspected
unsurveyed
unscrutinized
unmanaged
undirected
ungoverned
unadministered
unmaintained
unupheld
unsupported
undefended
unprevented
unrestrained
unrestricted
unlimited
uncurbed
unchecked