Marshals — synonyms, definition

1. marshals (Noun)

3 synonyms

US Marshals Service United States Marshals Service marshalls

3 definitions

marshals (Noun) — The United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system.

marshals (Noun) — A law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law.

marshals (Noun) — (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank.

5 types of

commissioned military officer* law enforcement agency law officer* lawmen peace officer*

20 types

Baron Hugh Caswall Tremenheere Dowding* Bomber Harris* Dowding* Dowdy* Duc d'Elchingen* Harris* Hermann Maurice Saxe* Hickock* Hugh Dowding* James Butler Hickock* Marshal Saxe* Michel Ney* Ney* Saxe* Sir Arthur Travers Harris* Wild Bill Hickock* air marshal* comtes de Saxe field marshal* sky marshal*

4 parts of

Department of Justice DoJ Justice Department justice

2. marshals (Verb)

3 synonyms

mobilises mobilizes summons

4 definitions

marshals (Verb) — Place in proper rank. ex. "marshal the troops"

marshals (Verb) — Arrange in logical order. ex. "marshal facts or arguments"

marshals (Verb) — Make ready for action or use. ex. "marshal resources"

marshals (Verb) — Lead ceremoniously, as in a procession.

14 types of

arranges collects garners gathers lays places poses positions pulls together puts sets sets up shows ushers