bailiff
an officer, similar to a sheriff or a sheriff's deputy, employed to execute writs and processes, make arrests, keep order in the court, etc.
(in Britain) a person charged with local administrative authority, or the chief magistrate in certain towns.
(especially in Britain) an overseer of a landed estate or farm.
Origin of bailiff
1Other words from bailiff
- bail·iff·ship, noun
- sub·bail·iff, noun
- un·der·bail·iff, noun
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How to use bailiff in a sentence
The new policy took immediate effect and applied to all employees, including bailiffs, commissioners, clerks and judges, according to the memo.
‘Thin blue line’ masks, clothing banned for staff in Maryland district courts | Clarence Williams | May 7, 2021 | Washington PostAs bailiffs escorted her into court Thursday, Williams whispered, “Hi, Mom,” to her mother, who was seated at the defense table.
Judge chides suspected Pelosi laptop thief: ‘The Constitution prevails here today’ | Amy Worden, Marisa Iati | January 21, 2021 | Washington PostTwo months before, a court bailiff had notified the real Hermitage about the lawsuits.
Fraud and the City: Russia’s Manhattan Money Laundering | Michael Daly | September 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBefore long, the judge asked the bailiff to remove him, Cooley said.
Sovereign Citizens Are a Sometimes Violent Fringe Group Rejecting All Government | Winston Ross | December 30, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI saw a bailiff out of the corner of my eye begin to move toward us.
But after a whispered sidebar conference, a uniformed bailiff appeared to escort Mrs. Sandusky and a young male out of the room.
Jerry Sandusky Trial: The Defense’s Risky Psych Defense | Diane Dimond | June 17, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs he spoke, a female bailiff delivered a stack of thick brown paper restroom hand towels to the defendant.
The declaration of war, or cessation thereof, used to be proclaimed in the market by the High bailiff.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter ShowellMme. Baudoyer, born Mitral, was the sister of the bailiff of that name.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheThe bailiff, justiciary of the seigniory, had just arrived at the village, accompanied with five or six armed men.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueThe bailiff having finished his reading, beckoned to a serf named Peter the Lame.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne SueAccidentally the bailiff caught sight of the blind serf, mutilated of his four limbs.
The Pilgrim's Shell or Fergan the Quarryman | Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for bailiff
/ (ˈbeɪlɪf) /
British the agent or steward of a landlord or landowner
a sheriff's officer who serves writs and summonses, makes arrests, and ensures that the sentences of the court are carried out
mainly British (formerly) a high official having judicial powers
mainly US an official having custody of prisoners appearing in court
Origin of bailiff
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