military police

plural noun

1. soldiers who perform police duties within the army. : MP

military police

noun

1. a corps within an army that performs police and disciplinary duties

Derived Forms

• military policeman, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of military police¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

In court, lawyers for the contractor argued that its employees were not directly involved in the abuse, which was carried out by military police.

From BBC

Smith, who grew up in a rural Alabama town of about 3,000 people and previously served as a military police officer, said he believes there are many good people in law enforcement.

From Los Angeles Times

In the capital, Brasilia, one soldier was killed and another injured at the military police headquarters.

From BBC

A relative in the car with Dara told the BBC that they were waiting to go through the booth when one military police car, accompanied by five other cars, pulled up alongside them.

From BBC

The paper says Mr Henry was arrested by military police for abandoning his role in the RAF to participate on the show, despite his leave request being denied by his commander.

From BBC

Related Words

• gendarmerie