police action (Meaning)

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police action (n)

a local military action without declaration of war; against violators of international peace and order

The military police action was swift and decisive, apprehending the suspects without incident.
The government initiated a controversial police action against peaceful protesters, resulting in numerous arrests.
The inter-city police action aimed to disrupt criminal networks operating across state lines.
The police action was met with strong resistance from the armed suspects, leading to a prolonged standoff.
The international police action involved a multinational task force to combat human trafficking.
The police action was criticized for excessive force, leading to public outrage and investigations.
The authorities announced a major police action to crack down on drug-related offenses.
The police action was successful in dismantling a terrorist cell and disrupting their operations.
The police action demonstrated the government's commitment to maintaining law and order.
The police action was a last resort after diplomatic efforts failed to resolve the conflict peacefully.

a local military action without declaration of war; against violators of international peace and order

cold war, limited war, holy war,civil war, world war, conflagration, hostilities,war, hot war, conflict

demobilization,peace, peace, disarmament, demobilization, disarmament, demilitarization, pacification, tranquillity, demilitarization

The military police action was swift and decisive, apprehending the suspects without incident.

The government initiated a controversial police action against peaceful protesters, resulting in numerous arrests.

The inter-city police action aimed to disrupt criminal networks operating across state lines.

The police action was met with strong resistance from the armed suspects, leading to a prolonged standoff.