Posse ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Posse ( noun )

1. A group of people, especially a group of friends or associates.
2. A group of people organized to enforce the law in a particular area.

Origin:

From latin posse ("to be able"), from potis ("abl.e")

Examples:

1. He was always hanging out with his posse of friends.
2. The posse was formed to track down the criminals.
3. The posse was made up of local volunteers who were deputized to enforce the law.
4. The posse was chasing the outlaws across the desert.
5. He was leading the posse in the search of the bandits.

(As a verb)

Posse ( verb )

1. A group of people, especially a group of friends or associates.
2. A group of people organized to enforce the law in a particular area.

Origin:

From latin posse ("to be able"), from potis ("abl.e")

Examples:

1. He was always hanging out with his posse of friends.
2. The posse was formed to track down the criminals.
3. The posse was made up of local volunteers who were deputized to enforce the law.
4. The posse was chasing the outlaws across the desert.
5. He was leading the posse in the search of the bandits.