serjeant at arms

/ˈsɑrdʒənt æt ɑrmz/
noun
  1. An officer in a legislative body (such as a parliament or congress) who is responsible for keeping order and security.
    • The serjeant-at-arms announced the arrival of the speaker.
    • In the House of Commons, the serjeant-at-arms carries a ceremonial mace.
    • The serjeant-at-arms escorted the unruly member out of the chamber.
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