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Definition of posse

posse

/ˈpɑː.si/
pos · se
Plural:posses
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• noun

1

An informal group of friends or associates who share a common interest or frequently spend time together.

Example

"She arrived at the concert surrounded by her usual posse of college friends."

2

American A body of citizens summoned by a sheriff or peace officer to assist in preserving the peace, pursuing fugitives, or making an arrest, especially in the historical American West.

Example

"In classic Western films, the town sheriff often organizes a posse to track down outlaws across the desert."

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• Nearby Words

positively
positiveness
positivity
posse
possess
possessed
possession

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Medieval Latin posse comitatus, literally meaning 'the power or force of the county,' from the Latin verb posse ('to be able'), used substantively to mean 'power' or 'force.'

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Posse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/posse
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