provost marshal

noun

: an officer who supervises the military police of a command

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The base provost marshal and military police supported the driver, and Robinson was subject to court-martial. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026 Four provost marshals barged into the judge’s courtroom and bloodily bludgeoned him with the butt of a pistol in front of his jury and civilian spectators. Paul Callahan, Baltimore Sun, 29 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of provost marshal was in 1535

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“Provost marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/provost%20marshal. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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provost marshal

noun
: a military police chief
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