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  process server

  noun

  a person who serves legal documents, as subpoenas, writs, or warrants, especially those requiring appearance in court.
• process-server
  process-server

  noun

  a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court

process server

American  

noun

Law.

1. a person who serves legal documents, as subpoenas, writs, or warrants, especially those requiring appearance in court.

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process-server British  

noun

1. a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court

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Etymology

Origin of process server

First recorded in 1605–15

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After all, she played the role of the getaway driver when he fled the process server last year, so clearly she's got a history of being a willing patsy for her husband's shady behavior.

From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2023

And in late May, after months of failed attempts, a process server delivered court papers to Shaquille O’Neal, the retired basketball star, who was sued for promoting FTX, according to legal filings.

From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2023

The opening segment of “Night Court” with John Larroquette as a process server was wonderful entertainment and so well written.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2023

In January, one process server slipped, fell down an embankment and injured his leg in his attempt to reach Lidstone, according to a motion filed by Giles’ attorney.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2022

We saw the process server leave the ranks of the police and walk down to a wretched little cabin and return in a few moments.

From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon

His impressive uniform proclaimed him a huissier, a process-server.

From Time Magazine Archive

The principal process-server in the town of Tipperary has retired from service, and addressed himself to "J.J." for several days past.

From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Becker, Bernard H.

Mullin the process-server stood, as usual, near the door.

From The Case and Exceptions Stories of Counsel and Clients by Hill, Frederick Trevor

Unfortunately, Hirschler was as dilatory as his master, and, until the process-server claimed a personal interview, as indifferent.

From An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections by Albert D.

Still, there is something to be said for the "quizzing-glass," for we may look upon it as the range-finder of the domestic fortress, forewarning us of the approach of the bore and the process-server.

From The Gates of Chance by Sutphen, Van Tassel