noun
- a body or force of gendarmes; a police or military organization, especially in French-speaking countries
Usage: often capitalized when referring to a specific national force; chiefly used in historical or international contexts
Examples
- The French gendarmery maintains order in rural areas.
- Members of the gendarmery were stationed at the border checkpoint.
- The gendarmery conducted a thorough investigation into the incident.
- Local gendarmery units responded quickly to the emergency call.
- The gendarmery's jurisdiction covers both civilian and military matters in some regions.