marshal (Meaning)
marshal (n)
a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
(in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
marshal (v)
place in proper rank
arrange in logical order
make ready for action or use
lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
marshal (n.)
Originally, an officer who had the care of horses; a groom.
An officer of high rank, charged with the arrangement of ceremonies, the conduct of operations, or the like
One who goes before a prince to declare his coming and provide entertainment; a harbinger; a pursuivant.
One who regulates rank and order at a feast or any other assembly, directs the order of procession, and the like.
The chief officer of arms, whose duty it was, in ancient times, to regulate combats in the lists.
The highest military officer.
A ministerial officer, appointed for each judicial district of the United States, to execute the process of the courts of the United States, and perform various duties, similar to those of a sheriff. The name is also sometimes applied to certain police officers of a city.
marshal (v. t.)
To dispose in order; to arrange in a suitable manner; as, to marshal troops or an army.
To direct, guide, or lead.
To dispose in due order, as the different quarterings on an escutcheon, or the different crests when several belong to an achievement.
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marshal Sentence Examples
- The town marshal arrived on horseback to restore order during the riot.
- The field marshal led his troops into battle with unwavering determination.
- The air marshal was responsible for the safety and security of passengers on the flight.
- The marshals escorted the prisoners from the courtroom to the holding cells.
- The music festival hired a security marshal to prevent underage drinking.
- The wedding marshal coordinated the procession of the bridal party.
- The parade marshal led the floats and marching bands through the streets.
- The wildfire marshal investigated the cause of the blaze that devastated the forest.
- The deputy marshal assisted the sheriff in maintaining law and order in the county.
- The marshals of the Supreme Court are responsible for enforcing the rules of the Court.
FAQs About the word marshal
a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law, (in some countries) a military officer of highest ran
mobilize, muster,organize, summon, rally,arrange, activate, order, collect, call (up)
dismiss, disturb,demobilize, disrupt, disorganize, disarrange, demobilize, dismiss, demob, disorganize
The town marshal arrived on horseback to restore order during the riot.
The field marshal led his troops into battle with unwavering determination.
The air marshal was responsible for the safety and security of passengers on the flight.
The marshals escorted the prisoners from the courtroom to the holding cells.
