Semiotics [edit]. In semiotics (the study of signs or symbolism), salience refers to the relative importance or prominence of a part of a sign.
How to Become a U.S. Marshal. The United States Marshal Service is the Department of Justice agency that is responsible for protecting the judicial system. They ensure that justice can be carried out without threat to court buildings, court officers, witnesses, or anyone else involved in trials.
Definition of marshal for Students. 1  1 : a person who arranges and directs ceremonies a parade marshal. 2  2 : an officer of the highest rank in some military forces. 3  3 : a federal official having duties similar to those of a sheriff.  4 : the head of a division of a city government fire marshal.