Marshal

usgb/ˈmɑːrʃl/
noun

A high-ranking officer in the police or military.

The marshal is directing the operations.
Visual representation of "marshal" - A high-ranking officer in the police or military.

Often appears as...

  • marshal orders
  • marshal forces
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Authority Figure

Refers to someone with significant control and decision-making power in police or military.

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The army marshal reviewed the troop's strategy.
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Not Police Rank

In some countries, marshal is a military rank but not used for police ranking.

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He aspired to become an Air Force Marshal.
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