Ruc
name, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Initialism of reporting unit code. US, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
- 2 Alternative form of roc. alt-of, alternative
- 1 Initialism of Royal Ulster Constabulary (now known as the PSNI). Northern-Ireland, abbreviation, alt-of, historical, initialism
"Whereas the R.U.C. was highly militarized and overwhelmingly Protestant, the current force has tried to be more representative of the community it polices — although because of a “substantial” terrorist threat from paramilitary groups opposed to the peace process, it is the only police force in the United Kingdom whose members regularly carry firearms."
Example
More examples"Whereas the R.U.C. was highly militarized and overwhelmingly Protestant, the current force has tried to be more representative of the community it polices — although because of a “substantial” terrorist threat from paramilitary groups opposed to the peace process, it is the only police force in the United Kingdom whose members regularly carry firearms."
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