sergeant at arms

Noun

1.

sergeant at arms - an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands Synonyms: serjeant-at-arms

SERGEANT AT ARMS, An officer appointed by a legislative body, whose duties are to enforce the orders given by such bodies, generally under the warrant of its presiding officer.

general assembly, law-makers, legislative assembly, legislature, officeholder, officer, serjeant-at-arms