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.
1 The department supervises U.S. district attorneys and marshals, supervises federal prisons and other penal institutions, and advises the President on petitions for paroles and pardons. 2  The department represents the U.S. government in legal matters and gives legal advice to the President and other members of the Cabinet.