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Term: Posse Comitatus

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Posse Comitatus is a Latin term that refers to the power of a county to call its citizens to assist in maintaining law and order.

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Noun: Posses Comitatus (plural)

The sheriff gathered a posse comitatus to search for the fugitive.

A posse comitatus is a group of citizens who volunteer to support law enforcement activities.

Adjective: Posse Comitatus

The sheriff requested posse comitatus support to handle the escalating protest.

Posse comitatus efforts aim to ensure public safety during emergencies.

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