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civilianize
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ci·vil·ian·ize  (s-vly-nz)
tr.v. ci·vil·ian·ized, ci·vil·ian·iz·ing, ci·vil·ian·iz·es
To convert to civilian operation or control.

ci·vilian·i·zation (--zshn) n.

civilianize, civilianise [sɪˈvɪljəˌnaɪz]
vb
(Military) (tr) to change the status of (an armed force, a base, etc.) from military to nonmilitary


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He said: "I have been saying for some time that there is a hidden agenda to civilianise and dismantle the police service as we know it, and this report, no doubt, goes a way to proving my fears, and just shows that this government is intent on changing the face of policing in this country.
If they get away with civilianising this role, our worry is that they could civilianise anything.
 
 
 
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