Dictionary Entry
border patrol
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Meaning
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The group of people or system responsible for guarding a country's borders to prevent illegal entry or exit.
Example Sentence
The border patrol agents stopped the car to check their documents.
Usage Note
Used to refer to the personnel and operations that monitor and control national boundaries, preventing unauthorized crossings and ensuring national security and immigration law compliance.