sergeant
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9.9
- noun
- /ˈsɑrdʒənt/
- Archaic
:
serjeant-at-law (histórico, Reino Unido)
- SERGEANT OF THE COURT, WHAT DO I WANT DONE WITH IT? -
Examples
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The husband was to be a sergeant, and the wife was to play Mother Anne-Marie Javouhey, the founder in 1807 of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny, the Catholic order that set up the first girls' school in Saint Louis.
Academic text (2009) -
And then a martyrium—forgive me, poor sinner—seems so easily done, as does the old drill-sergeant tirade.
Blog text (15) -
What are we going here for, sergeant or Supreme Court Justice?
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Well, you're familiar with law, sergeant?
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They asked me what I want, "anything... ...you like, considering it's your last request"... ...as a Sergeant.
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Sergeant.
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Sayadi continued that "national duty, which makes it imperative for the members of the parliament and the presidency, is that people be appointed sergeant in charge and claim their rights instead of being stolen and used for access to private purposes."
Blog text (13) -
As a respected member of the legal profession, the sergeant argued the case with eloquence in the Court of Common Pleas.
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After years of dedication, she was honored to receive her rank as a sergeant, allowing her to plead in the prestigious court.
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The sergeant, known for her extensive knowledge of law, presented her arguments confidently before the judges.
Synonyms
A very senior English lawyer in the past who spoke for clients in the main royal courts
A senior lawyer in old England who had the highest rank
Compounds
- Specialized
14
3.5
A military rank in the United States Army, Marines, or Air Force above corporal and below sergeant first class
- Jargon
8
7.7
A senior soldier who helps manage a company and handles records and daily tasks
- Specialized
7
6.0
A senior military rank in the Army or Marines above sergeant and below sergeant major
- Specialized
3
7.4
A senior Marine who trains and cares for junior Marines in the US Marine Corps
- Formal
3
7.3
A person who keeps order and makes people follow rules in a meeting or court
- Specialized
1
6.8
A senior soldier who helps run a group of soldiers and manages discipline and administration
- Formal
1
4.0
A senior military member in the air force or marines below a master sergeant who supervises junior people
- Archaic
A senior soldier who helps an officer by passing orders and handling the unit's paperwork
- Specialized
A high Air Force rank for senior enlisted members above master sergeant and below chief master sergeant
A large tropical fish with bold dark stripes that lives near coasts and reefs and is often caught for food
- Archaic
A very senior English lawyer in the past who spoke for clients in the main royal courts
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word sergeant was also a title for a senior lawyer in old England, coming from the same Latin serviens, 'one who serves'. The idea of 'serving the court' made this title a sign of high rank and trust among barristers in the past.