bailiff
noun
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.
bailiffs
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pluralof bailiff.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She told us that just before the scheduled August move-in date, Fringe told them the existing tenants had refused to leave and bailiffs were needed.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
In South Carolina governance, the clerk of the court job—organizing juries, bailiffs and handling evidence—is an elected position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026
Although a judge awarded a court order for Rongmala to take possession of the property, only court-appointed bailiffs can remove a tenant.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026
Referrals to bailiffs to collect overpaid wages have increased from 1,807 in 2020-21 to 2,683 in 2024-25, according to NHS data obtained by Freedom of Information requests.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
The bailiffs had to catch and support him.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
