Sergeant-at-arms
Pronunciation: /ˈsɑɹdʒənt- ˈæt- ˈɑɹmz/
Sergeant-at-arms (noun)
- An official who helps keep order in a parliament or meeting and may control access to the building.
- A person with ceremonial duties in an official building, helping with formal events and maintaining rules during them.
Examples
- The sergeant-at-arms checks entry badges at the parliament.
- The parliament calls the sergeant-at-arms when security is needed.