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Definition marshal in American English

marshal noun

[countable] noun
/ˈmɑrʃ(ə)l/
1

a government officer whose job is to make certain that the laws of a place or orders of a court are obeyed

Example

a federal/district marshal

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2

a police or fire department officer of the highest rank in some parts of the U.S.

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3

someone whose job is to control a public or sports event

Example

As marshal, she'll lead the parade up Broadway.

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4

an officer of very high rank in an army or air force

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Definition marshal in American English