black rod

Noun

Meaning

the usher to the Chapter of the Garter, so called from the black rod which he carries. He is of the king's chamber, and also usher to the House of Lords.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ceremonial representative legislative officer legislative official legislative representative official of the legislature official representative parliamentary officer parliamentary official parliamentary representative protocol officer protocol official protocol representative senate officer senate official senate representative

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Examples

New Labour, New Black Rod. Dennis Skinner

Black Rod's Garden (named after the office of Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod ) is closed to the public and is used as a private entrance. Source: Internet

Black Rod (as the Gentleman Usher is normally known) is responsible for ceremonial arrangements, is in charge of the House's doorkeepers, and may (upon the order of the House) take action to end disorder or disturbance in the Chamber. Source: Internet

Black Rod also holds the office of Serjeant-at-Arms of the House of Lords, and in this capacity attends upon the Lord Speaker. Source: Internet

Black Rod has to strike the door three times with a staff, to be admitted and issue the summons from the monarch to the MPs to attend. Source: Internet

Mr Bercow now faces fresh bullying allegations from Lieutenant General David Leakey – the former Black Rod. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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