Alternative form of stop-and-search

Synonym of stop-and-search

(law, law enforcement) Of or pertaining to laws or policing practices, found in some jurisdictions, which permit a law enforcement officer to temporarily detain and search a member of the public based on the officer's suspicions.

A police action of this type.

Sarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.

Sarcastic response to somebody assuming a position of authority that they have not earned.

A gear arrangement consisting of a screw (the worm) whose thread meshes with a gear wheel in such a way as to turn the direction of drive through a right angle.

To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

(idiomatic) For members of a group, equal portions of or equal access to tangible or intangible goods, entitlements, or obligations—i.e., each person's share like each of the other shares. Often used in a context of reciprocity, or pooling resources.

(idiomatic) To divide possessions, benefits, or obligations equally among members of a group.