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Constable
Rank Importance![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
Understand that 'constable' refers to the starting level in police rankings, which can imply limited authority. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/47YQgId3H4zMJcebrtOCg7RuJs.webp)
British Usage![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Constable' is more common in the UK than in the US, where 'officer' or 'cop' might be used. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/CkWMyqEp9gTbEeeSUQZPfZclY.webp)
Gender Neutral![Play](https://cdn-wordup.com/WebsiteImages/DictionaryPics/BlackPlay.svg)
'Constable' is a gender-neutral term and applicable to any police officer of the lowest rank. ![Slide](https://word-images.cdn-wordup.com/tips/JEqGPcT4rhIS1mkQOplVQn0Jt3Y.webp)