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{{Short description|Official titles in various branches of society}}
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{{distinguish|Marshall (disambiguation){{!}}Marshall}}
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'''Marshal''' is a term used in several official titles in various branches of [[society]]. As marshals became trusted members of the courts of [[Middle Ages|Medieval]] Europe, the title grew in reputation. During the last few centuries, it has been used for elevated offices, such as in [[military rank]] and civilian [[law enforcement]].

In most countries, the rank of [[Field marshal|Marshal]] is the highest [[Army]] rank (equivalent to a five-star [[General of the Army (United States)|General of the Army]] in the [[United States]]).

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