sergeant

n. a middle-level officer in the army or air force who leads a small group of soldiers.

n. a non-commissioned officer rank in most land and air forces, typically responsible for the discipline and training of a squad or platoon.

“The sergeant ordered the soldiers to stand in a straight line for inspection.”

“After years of distinguished service in the infantry, he was promoted to sergeant and given command of his own squad.”

n. a police officer who is one level above a regular officer and manages a small team.

n. a police rank above that of a standard officer or constable, usually involving supervisory duties over a specific shift or unit.

“The desk sergeant took my statement about the stolen bicycle.”

“The detective reported directly to the sergeant, who was responsible for overseeing all active investigations in the precinct.”

n. in the past, a very high-level lawyer in England.

n. a member of a former elite order of lawyers at the English bar, known as serjeants-at-law, who had the exclusive right of audience in certain courts.

“In the old stories, the sergeant-at-law was a powerful and wealthy lawyer.”

“The historical records describe the sergeant as a legal practitioner of the highest standing, often serving as a judge on special commissions.”

Archaic · British English