“Pelisse” or “Police”—Which to use?

“Pelisse” or “Police”

Overview

pelisse / police are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

pelisse: (noun) a sleeveless cape that is lined or trimmed with fur.

police: (noun) the force of policemen and officers.

Pronunciation

pelisse: NA

police: p·ah·l·IY·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “pelisse”

Examples of “police”

Police forces began training in its…
…was composed of the chief police officers of the 44 police…
The Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), officially The Association…
…chief officers across 44 local police forces and 13 national areas…
The separate Chief Police Officers Staff Association acts for…
…a new body, the National Police Chiefs' Council, set up under…
…on the work of the Police in 1962.
…the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
A third of police authorities refused to pay in…
…demands for coordination across the police service increased as society changed,…

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