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sergeant at arms

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  1. sergeant at arms, serjeant-at-armsnoun

    an officer (as of a legislature or court) who maintains order and executes commands

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  1. sergeant at arms

    A sergeant at arms is an officer appointed by an organization or legislative body to maintain order and security. Their duties often include enforcing rules, maintaining protocol, ensuring safety, and serving as a ceremonial figure at formal occasions. They can be appointed in various entities such as government bodies, clubs, or societies.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sergeant at arms in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sergeant at arms in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of sergeant at arms in a Sentence

  1. Steve Vladeck:

    In the old days, the contemnor risked being arrested by the sergeant-at-arms and hauled off to the Capitol jail, because we don't do that anymore, the downside is just political, not legal.

  2. Adam Schiff:

    I'm not sure the Chief Justice is fully aware of just how rare it is, how extraordinary it is, for the House members to be able to command the attention of senators sitting silently for hours, or even for minutes, for that matter, of course, it doesn't hurt that the morning starts out every day with the sergeant at arms warning you that, if you don't, you will be imprisoned.

  3. Ilhan Omar:

    Since the President's tweet Friday evening, I have experienced an increase in direct threats on my life — many directly referencing or replying to the President's video, i thank the Capitol Police, the FBI, the House Sergeant at Arms, and the Speaker of the House for their attention to these threats.


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