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(A) Another name for a peace officer, similar to a marshal or sheriff, usual in rural areas, who has the power to serve legal documents, arrest those who are charged with breaking the law and generally keep the peace. Duties are defined by state law. (B) An officer, who is generally elected by the people. 2. He possess power, virture officii, as a conservator of the peace at … [Read more...] about CONSTABLE

Amendment 1 Freedom of Religion, Press, Expression. Ratified 12/15/1791. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US AMENDMENT 1

In English law. The territorial jurisdiction of a constable; as bailiwick is of a bailiff or sheriff. 5 Nev. A M. 261. … [Read more...] about CONSTABLEWICK

Amendment 10 Powers of the States and People. Ratified 12/15/1791. The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. … [Read more...] about CONSTITUTION OF THE US AMENDMENT 10

An officer of horse; an officer having charge of foot or horse; a naval commander; an officer having charge of military affairs generally. Spelman. … [Read more...] about CONSTABULARIUS