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What is the etymological origin of the title 'constable'?
In which jurisdiction did the title 'constable' develop into a high military rank and great officer of state?
What was the role of the constable in the Roman Empire?
Which statement accurately describes most constables in modern jurisdictions?
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Who abolished the position of Constable of France in 1627?
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In which jurisdiction might other people be granted powers of a constable without holding the title?
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What is the lowest rank of police officer in the United Kingdom and some Continental European countries?
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In which country is a constable generally an elected peace officer with lesser jurisdiction than a sheriff?
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What does the rank of 'senior constable' generally denote in police services?
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In which country is a constable the lowest rank in most police services and can vary from probationary constable to leading senior constable?
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What is the rank above constable in the Victoria Police?
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How long does it take for an officer in the New South Wales Police Force to be promoted to senior constable?
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What is the historical role of a constable, other than in law enforcement?
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What position did leading senior constables hold when first introduced into the Victoria Police?
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What is the etymological origin of the title 'constable'?
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In which country might other people be granted powers of a constable without holding the title?
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What was the historical role of a constable, other than in law enforcement?
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In which jurisdiction did the title 'constable' develop into a high military rank and great officer of state?
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What does the rank of 'senior constable' generally denote in police services?
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Who was the commander-in-chief of all royal armed forces (second to the king) until Prime Minister Cardinal Richelieu abolished the charge in 1627?
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What is the lowest rank of police officer in the United Kingdom and some Continental European countries?
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In which country is a constable generally an elected peace officer with lesser jurisdiction than a sheriff?
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What does the rank of 'senior constable' generally denote in police services?
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What is the etymological origin of the title 'constable'?
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In which jurisdiction might other people be granted powers of a constable without holding the title?
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What position did leading senior constables hold when first introduced into the Victoria Police?
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What is the historical role of a constable, other than in law enforcement?
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What is the rank above constable in the Victoria Police?
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In which country is a constable the lowest rank in most police services and can vary from probationary constable to leading senior constable?
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What is the role of marshal in historical context?
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