marshall
n. countablen. 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.
The fire marshall checked the building for safety.
During the parade, a volunteer marshall directed the crowd to stay behind the barriers for safety.
The federal marshall was tasked with transporting the high-profile witness to the courthouse under heavy security to ensure the trial proceeded without interference.
* As an English surname, from the noun marshal. * As a French surname, variant of Mercier. * As a German surname, variant of Marschall.
Often used as a title before a surname, in which case it is capitalized.