officer of the court

Definition of "officer of the court"
  1. A person obligated to maintain justice and law, inclusive of judges, clerks, court staff, police officers and attorneys
How to use "officer of the court" in a sentence
  1. The judge, as an officer of the court, has a duty to uphold law and order.
  2. The responsibility of an attorney, an officer of the court, is to obey court rules and be truthful.
  3. As an officer of the court, the court clerk ensures orderly execution of court processes.
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