provost marshal general
/prəˌvəʊ ˌmɑːʃl ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəl/noun
A senior military officer concerned with discipline and the arrest, custody, or punishment of offenders. Now chiefly US : the head of the military police and the criminal investigation department of the army.
- Historically, the precise duties and powers of the office have varied at different times and in different countries..
Origin
Mid 17th century. From provost marshal + general.
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