guardian of the peace

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From the Irish name for the police force, Garda Síochána (literally “Guardians of the Peace”).

Noun[edit]

guardian of the peace (plural guardians of the peace)

  1. (Ireland, informal) A police officer.
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