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DictionaryprovostMilitary police officer
noun

provost

An officer responsible for military policing.

The provost investigates a disturbance involving soldiers at the camp.

Etymology
provostLatinperson placed in charge

The Latin source names someone set over others. Military usage specializes that supervisory title to an officer responsible for policing and discipline.

More examples

  • The provost coordinates military police patrols around the base.
  • Soldiers report breaches of military discipline to the provost.
  • The provost marshal assigns guards to escort the prisoners.

Forms

provost · provosts

Similar words

military police officer
States the policing role directly rather than using a traditional title.
provost marshal
Specifically names the officer in charge of military police.