gentleman usher of the black rod

Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod. An officer of the House of Lords who has various ceremonial duties, in-cluding the summoning of the members of the House of Commons to the House of Lords when a bill is to receive royal approval. • The office dates from the 14th century.

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资深译员文楷，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与电信、媒体和技术相关的法律文件。