Meaning Of The Word Master-at-arms

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master-at-arms in British English
a petty officer responsible for keeping order, maintaining discipline, taking charge of prisoners, etc. on a ship or in a shore station
noun: an officer of a fraternal organization, veterans' society, or the like, empowered to maintain order, exclude unauthorized persons, etc.
noun: the senior rating, of Chief Petty Officer rank, in a naval unit responsible for discipline, administration, and police duties

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