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    bailiff
    /ˈbeɪlɪf/

    noun

    • 1. a sheriff's officer who executes writs and processes and carries out distraints and arrests. British
    • 2. an official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc. North American

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBAILIFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A bailiff is an official who takes away someone's possessions when they owe money, or who is responsible for prisoners or property in court. Learn more about the different types and uses of bailiffs in the UK and the US with examples and translations.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bailiffBailiff Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. a. : an official employed by a British sheriff to serve writs and make arrests and executions. b. : a minor officer of some U.S. courts usually serving as a messenger or usher. 2. chiefly British : one who manages an estate or farm. bailiffship. ˈbā-ləf-ˌship. noun. Examples of bailiff in a Sentence.

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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BailiffBailiff - Wikipedia

    A bailiff is a legal officer who executes the decisions of a court or oversees some area or property. Learn about the origins, functions and types of bailiffs in different countries and contexts.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › bailiffBAILIFF Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A bailiff is an officer who executes writs and processes, makes arrests, or oversees a landed estate or farm. Learn more about the origin, history, and examples of the word bailiff from Dictionary.com.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbailiff noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of bailiff noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.britannica.com › topic › bailiffBailiff | Court Officer, Duties & Responsibilities | Britannica

    Oct 5, 2024 · Bailiff, a minor court official with police authority to protect the court while in session and with power to serve and execute legal process. In earlier times it was a title of more dignity and power.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of bailiff – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    A bailiff is someone who takes away things people own when they owe money, or someone who guards prisoners in a court. Learn more about the word bailiff and see its translations in different languages.