"Special Branch" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the Special Branch [canonical]
Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Special Branch}} the Special Branch
  1. (UK, Commonwealth) A unit, typically part of the police, that is responsible for matters of national security and intelligence. Wikipedia link: Special Branch Tags: Commonwealth, UK Categories (topical): Law enforcement

Alternative forms

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