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bandobast
noun Indian English
UK /ˈbʌn. də. bʌst/ US /ˈbʌn. də. bʌst/
[ U ]
protection of a person, building, or organization against crime or attack
Example
Poor bandobast has been cited as reason for the assassinations
[ C ]
the group of people responsible for protecting a person, building, or organization
Example
Elaborate arrangements for the bandobast were made during the president's visit to our town