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Meaning of
bailiff
in English
bailiff
us
/ˈbæ.lɪf/
uk
/ˈbæ.laɪf/
#moderate
Plural
bailiffs
Definitions
Noun
a
court
officer
executing
decisions
and
orders
;
enforces
laws
The
bailiff
escorted
the
defendant
out
of
the
courtroom
.
a
high-ranking
officer
in
county
courts
;
executes
warrants
A
bailiff
is
responsible
for
serving
warrants
and
making
arrests
.
a
law
enforcement
officer
;
maintains
courtroom
security
and
order
The
court
appointed
a
bailiff
to
maintain
order
during
the
trial
.
a
deputy
officer
handling
debt
collection
;
enforcement
duties
The
debt
collector
worked
as
a
bailiff
to
seize
assets
from
debtors
.
Compounds / Phrases
high-bailiff
High-bailiff
bailiffships