scotland_yard has definitions from the fields of law,government
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[ noun ] (law,government) the detective department of the metropolitan police force of London

Used in print

(R. F. Shaw, "The `Private Eye`"...)

The curious relationship between Holmes and Scotland_Yard provides an important clue to the deeper significance of his eccentric behavior .

Although he is perfectly willing to cooperate with Scotland_Yard , Holmes has nothing but contempt for the intelligence and mentality of the police .

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police

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