serjeant-at-arms

Noun

Meaning

an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

sergeant-at-arms

Hypernyms

officer officeholder

Related terms

sergeant-at-arms

Examples

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

The Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod's duties may be delegated to the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod or to the Assistant Serjeant-at-Arms. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

serjanty serjeancy serjeant serjeant-at-law serjeant-at-mace serjeantcy