noun - the police and other people whose job is to make sure that laws are followed and to protect the public
noun - a colour that is close to white but with a hint of another shade, such as cream, beige, or grey
noun - the time when the sea is at its lowest level and the water has moved far back from the shore
noun, American English - a period when an employee is told not to work, usually temporarily and without pay, especially during a financial crisis
noun, British English, technical - the act of sending a person who is accused of a crime back into custody while waiting for their trial