"tac squad" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tac squads [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tac squad (plural tac squads)
  1. (law enforcement) A tactical unit Categories (topical): Law enforcement
    Sense id: en-tac_squad-en-noun-zK0POl2P Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: government, law-enforcement

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