Definition of Provost

Prov´ost
n.1.A person who is appointed to superintend, or preside over, something; the chief magistrate in some cities and towns; as, the provost of Edinburgh or of Glasgow, answering to the mayor of other cities; the provost of a college, answering to president; the provost or head of certain collegiate churches.
2.The keeper of a prison.
Provost marshal
a - (Mil.) An officer appointed in every army, in the field, to secure the prisoners confined on charges of a general nature. He also performs such other duties pertaining to police and discipline as the regulations of the service or the commander's orders impose upon him.
b - (Nav.) An officer who has charge of prisoners on trial by court-martial, serves notices to witnesses, etc.


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