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marshall

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɑɹʃəɫ// mar·shall

n. an official who makes sure people follow rules at a public event or in a court of law. In some countries, it is also a high-ranking police or military officer.

n. an officer of the highest rank in certain military forces, or a law enforcement official responsible for executing court orders and maintaining order during public ceremonies.


SIMPLE

The fire marshall checked the building for safety.

CONTEXTUAL

During the parade, a volunteer marshall directed the crowd to stay behind the barriers for safety.

COMPLEX

The federal marshall was tasked with transporting the high-profile witness to the courthouse under heavy security to ensure the trial proceeded without interference.

Synonyms
Origin

* As an English surname, from the noun marshal. * As a French surname, variant of Mercier. * As a German surname, variant of Marschall.

Usage

Often used as a title before a surname, in which case it is capitalized.

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