NOUN | person | serjeant-at-arms, sergeant at arms | an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands |
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Meaning | An officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands. | |
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Synonym | sergeant at arms | |
Category | legislature, legislative assembly, legislative body, general assembly, law-makers | persons who make or amend or repeal laws |
Broader | officeholder, officer | someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust |
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