Definition of Posse
Posse
pos·se


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(noun)
A group of people, typically armed, summoned by a sheriff to assist in law enforcement.

e.g. The sheriff formed a posse to track down the escaped convict.

(noun)
a group of people who are together due to a common interest;

e.g. She was the so-called leader of a posse of super smart biochemistry majors.



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