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Tipstaff

Noun:

1. A staff or rod carried as a symbol of authority by an usher or officer.

2. A police officer; a constable.

Sample Sentence: The usher entered the courtroom with a tipstaff in hand, showing his authority.

Sample Sentence: The tipstaff quickly responded to the call and arrived at the scene.

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• Symbol of Authority: Tipstaff in History
• The Life of a Tipstaff: Memoirs of a Retired Police Officer