These two terms are commonly mixed up in our sport. Here’s a brief but helpful explanation of the differences.
- Martial
- adj. – of or pertaining to the military or other protective or fighting force.
- Marshal
- n. – a person of higher rank or importance tasked with the job of directing others. Usually in a capacity meant to keep others safe.
- v. – to gather or arrange troops or other followers for example in a fighting formation or parade.
- Marshall
- proper noun – a common misspelling of ‘Marshal’, this is a somewhat common surname.
See more detailed definitions for Martial and Marshal at dictionary.com as well as a handy comparison of the two terms.