Scotland Yard

/ˈskɑtlən(d) ˌjɑrd/
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Definitions of Scotland Yard
  1. noun
    the detective department of the metropolitan police force of London
    synonyms: New Scotland Yard
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    type of:
    constabulary, law, police, police force
    the force of police and officers
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