Noun

(en noun)

(British, NZ) A police officer ranking below sergeant in most British/New Zealand police forces. (See also chief constable).

* {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)

, chapter=19 citation , passage=As soon as Julia returned with a constable , Timothy, who was on the point of exhaustion, prepared to give over to him gratefully. The newcomer turned out to be a powerful youngster, fully trained and eager to help, and he stripped off his tunic at once.}}

Officer of a noble court in the middle ages, usually a senior army commander. (See also marshal).

(US) Public officer, usually at municipal level, responsible for maintaining order or serving writs and court orders.

(Channel Islands) A elected head of a parish (also known as a )

Noun

(wikipedia superintendent) (en noun)

A person who is authorized to supervise, direct or administer something.

A police rank used in Commonwealth countries, ranking above chief inspector, and below chief superintendent.

*{{quote-book, year=1928, author=Lawrence R. Bourne

, title=Well Tackled! , chapter=7 citation , passage=“No, don't,” replied the superintendent ; “in fact, I'd rather you made yourself conspicuous elsewhere. Go down to the landing stage and cross to New Brighton or Wallasey—doesn't matter which—and come back. No doubt you will be seen, and reported to have gone across.”}}

The manager of a building, usually a communal residence, who is responsible for keeping the facilities functional and often collecting rent or similar payments, either as also the building's landlord or on behalf of same. Often abbreviated "super".

(chiefly, US) A janitor.