(d) (France) The highest military
officer. In other countries of Europe a marshal is a military
officer of high rank, and called
field marshal.
(e) (Am. Law) A ministerial officer,
appointed for each judicial district of the United States, to execute
the process of the courts of the United States, and perform various
duties, similar to those of a sheriff. The name is also sometimes
applied to certain police officers of a city.Earl marshal of England,
the eighth officer
of state; an honorary title, and personal, until made hereditary in
the family of the Duke of Norfolk. During a vacancy in the office of
high constable, the earl marshal has jurisdiction in the court of
chivalry. Brande & C. --
Earl marshal of
Scotland,
an officer who had command of the cavalry
under the constable. This office was held by the family of Keith, but
forfeited by rebellion in 1715. --
Knight
marshal, or
Marshal of the King's house,
formerly, in England, the marshal of the king's house, who was
authorized to hear and determine all pleas of the Crown, to punish
faults committed within the verge, etc.
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