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/sˈɑrdʒənt æt ɑrmz/ Listen

Sergeant at arms

noun

An officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands. Synonym: serjeant-at-arms.

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... The sergeant at arms demanded the persons of the accused members to be delivered to him in his majesty's name, but the Commons refused to comply, sending a message to the king that the members should be forthcoming as ...

— The World's Greatest Books, Vol XII. - Modern History • Arthur Mee

Words linked to "Sergeant at arms" : general assembly, legislative body, legislature, officer, legislative assembly, officeholder, law-makers