meaning of posse
1. See Posse comitatus.
2. The power of the county, or the citizens who may be summoned by the sheriff to assist the authorities in suppressing a riot, or executing any legal precept which is forcibly opposed.
3. A collection of people; a throng; a rabble.
4. a temporary police force
Related Words
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