serjeant-at-arms

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Noun serjeant-at-arms has 1 sense

sergeant at arms, serjeant-at-arms - an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands
--₁ is a kind of officeholder, officer

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Serjeant-at-Arms

Definition: A high-ranking officer responsible for maintaining order and security in legislative bodies or royal households.

Sample Sentences:

The Serjeant-at-Arms announced the entry of the Speaker of the House.
The Serjeant-at-Arms was called in to remove the unruly protestors from the gallery.
As the Serjeant-at-Arms of the royal household, his duty was to protect the king at all times.
The Serjeant-at-Arms was dressed in a traditional uniform befitting his position.

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