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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He said he finally received a court letter on 16 July saying he owed £458 and risked having his possessions seized by bailiffs or even ending up in prison if he did not pay.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 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
Davies, 44, said some letters from the council had arrived late because of delayed deliveries and she ended up facing threats of court action and bailiffs.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
But there has been a steady increase in the number of trusts referring employees and staff being chased by debt collection agencies and bailiffs.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
The bailiffs had to catch and support him.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
