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The French word huissier comes from huis, that is, a door. The word huissier thus designates two professions that originally had to do with opening and closing doors.

In French government ministries and Parliament, a huissier, which can be translated as usher
Usher (occupation)

Ushers assist those in attendance at sporting and entertainment events in theaters and stadiums. Duties include checking tickets, directing people to their assigned seats, distributing programs, answering questions and assisting people in finding restrooms and refreshments....
, is an employee who provides general service to the minister or assembly (transmitting messages, ensuring that doors are closed or open appropriately, handling ballot box
Ballot box

A ballot box is a temporarily sealed container, usually cuboid though sometimes a Tamper resistance bag, with a narrow slot in the top sufficient to accept a ballot in an election but which prevents anyone from accessing the votes cast until the close of the voting period....
es, etc.).






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The French word huissier comes from huis, that is, a door. The word huissier thus designates two professions that originally had to do with opening and closing doors.

In French government ministries and Parliament, a huissier, which can be translated as usher
Usher (occupation)

Ushers assist those in attendance at sporting and entertainment events in theaters and stadiums. Duties include checking tickets, directing people to their assigned seats, distributing programs, answering questions and assisting people in finding restrooms and refreshments....
, is an employee who provides general service to the minister or assembly (transmitting messages, ensuring that doors are closed or open appropriately, handling ballot box
Ballot box

A ballot box is a temporarily sealed container, usually cuboid though sometimes a Tamper resistance bag, with a narrow slot in the top sufficient to accept a ballot in an election but which prevents anyone from accessing the votes cast until the close of the voting period....
es, etc.). Traditionally, they wear a chain around the neck, because their original function was to lock and unlock doors.

See also

  • Huissier de justice
    Huissier de justice

    In France, Luxembourg, the French Community of Belgium and Qu?bec a huissier de justice or in the Netherlands and the Flemish Community a deurwaarder, is a member of the legal profession whose responsibility includes formally bearing witness to events or situations ; signification, a form of service of process; making the decisions...