marshals Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. 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
   US Marshals Service; United States Marshals Service.
   
2. noun a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
   marshall; marshal.
   
3. noun (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
   marshall; marshal.
   
4. verb place in proper rank
   marshal.
   
   • marshal the troops
5. verb arrange in logical order
   marshal.
   
   • marshal facts or arguments
6. verb make ready for action or use
   mobilize; mobilise; marshal; summon.
   
   • marshal resources
7. verb lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
   marshal.
   

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