The word "police" was borrowed from French into the English language in the 18th century, but for a long time it applied only to French and continental European police forces. The word, and the concept of police itself, were "disliked as a symbol of foreign oppression" (according to Britannica 1911). Before the 19th century, the first use of the word "police" recorded in government documents in the United Kingdom was the appointment of Commissioners of Police for Scotland in 1714 and the creation of the Marine Police in 1798. COUNT 5
QSN1 When did the French language adopt the word 'police'? ANS1 in the 18th century QSN2 Which dictionary said police were 'a symbol of foreign oppression'? ANS2 Britannica 1911 QSN3 What language did French borrow the word 'police' from? ANS3 English QSN4 When were the Marine Police created in the UK? ANS4 1798 QSN5 What was the first use of 'police' in the UK? ANS5 the appointment of Commissioners of Police for Scotland in 1714