serjeant
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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It is understood the serjeant at arms, who is in charge of security within the House of Commons, has also been informed.
From The Guardian
The serjeant is responsible for keeping order and maintaining security in the U.K.
From Fox News
In a highly unusual move a House of Commons serjeant at arms was sent to the businessman's hotel and he was given a final warning and a two-hour deadline to comply with the order.
From BBC
In another exceptional move, parliament sent a serjeant at arms to his hotel with a final warning and a two-hour deadline to comply with its order.
From The Guardian
The investigation is reported to have been launched after Conservative MP Leo Docherty wrote to the serjeant at arms, Kamal El-Hajji, who is in charge of security at the House of Commons, to request one.
From BBC
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