posse/ˈpɔsɪ; `pɑsɪ/ n[CGp](esp US) group of people who can be summoned by an officer of the law, eg a sheriff, to find a criminal, maintain order, etc 地方武装团队（可由执法官员召集以查缉罪犯、 维持治安等）.
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