Sergeant at arms

/sˈɑːdʒənt at ˈɑːmz/

/sˈɑːɹdʒənt æt ˈɑːɹmz/

Sergeant at arms

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

Examples

1. But word never got through to either sergeant at arms or to the Capitol Police chief.

2. I recall the sergeant at arms interrupting the debate that was under way with respect to the results in Arizona.

3. Two new sergeant at arms have been installed in the House and Senate with vast experience, the other ones replaced.

4. They answer to a board dominated by the sergeants at arms, and they didn't think the Guard was necessary.