sergeant at arms

Other forms: sergeants at arms

Definitions of sergeant at arms
  1. noun
    an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands
    synonyms: serjeant-at-arms
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    type of:
    officeholder, officer
    someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust
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