sergeant at arms
1 of 1noun/ˈsɑːrdʒənt æt ɑːrmz/
Forms:sergeants at arms
1
an officer who executes commands and maintains order in a court of law
- The sergeant at arms was called upon to escort the disruptive spectator out of the courtroom.
- During the heated trial, the judge relied on the sergeant at arms to maintain decorum.
- The sergeant at arms stood by the door, ensuring no unauthorized persons entered the court.
- After the ruling, the sergeant at arms executed the judge’s order to detain the accused.
- The sergeant at arms announced the arrival of the judge and asked everyone to rise.
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