Meaning Of The Word Police state

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What's The Definition Of Police state?

police state
countable noun: A police state is a country in which the government controls people's freedom by means of the police, especially secret police.

police state in American English
a government that seeks to intimidate and suppress political opposition by means of police, esp. a secret police force
noun: a nation in which the police, esp. a secret police, summarily suppresses any social, economic, or political act that conflicts with governmental policy

police state in British English
noun: a state or country in which a repressive government maintains control through the police

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