Marshalcy
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Synonym of marshalship.
"And finally, he is to exercise the jurisdiction pertaining to the marshalcy — that is, in cases between soldiers and in cases between soldiers and civilians. This is a significant extension of the role of marshal. For the first time, as it is employed […]"
Synonyms
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More examples"And finally, he is to exercise the jurisdiction pertaining to the marshalcy — that is, in cases between soldiers and in cases between soldiers and civilians. This is a significant extension of the role of marshal. For the first time, as it is employed […]"
Etymology
From marshal + -cy.
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