united states marshals service

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Definition

Proper noun A federal law enforcement agency within the United States Department of Justice. It is the nation's oldest federal law enforcement agency. Its primary responsibilities include protecting the federal judiciary, transporting federal prisoners, protecting federal witnesses, managing assets seized from criminals, and ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system.

Usage Examples
  • The United States Marshals Service provided security for the judge during the high-profile trial.
  • Fugitive apprehension is a key duty of the United States Marshals Service.
  • The witness was placed into the protective custody of the United States Marshals Service.
Advanced Usage
  • The agency is often referred to colloquially as "the Marshals" or "U.S. Marshals."
  • It plays a critical role in the Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS), sometimes informally called "Con Air."
Variants and Related Words
  • U.S. Marshal (noun): An individual officer serving within the United States Marshals Service.
  • Deputy U.S. Marshal (noun): A federal officer employed by the United States Marshals Service.
Synonyms
  • U.S. Marshals
  • The Marshals (informal)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To be sworn in as a Marshal: To formally become an officer of the United States Marshals Service.
  • Marshals service operation: Refers to a specific action or mission conducted by the agency, such as a fugitive task force.
Noun
  1. the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system

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