Definition of Bailiff

1. Noun. An officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc..

Generic synonyms: Functionary, Official
Derivative terms: Bailiffship

Definition of Bailiff

1. n. Originally, a person put in charge of something; especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county, town, hundred, or castle; one to whom powers of custody or care are intrusted.

Definition of Bailiff

1. Noun. (legal) A legal officer to whom some degree of authority, care or jurisdiction is committed. ¹

2. Noun. (British) The steward or overseer of an estate. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bailiff

1. a court officer [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bailiff

bailbond
bailbonds
baile
bailed
bailed out
bailee
bailees
bailer
bailers
bailey
baileychlore
baileychlores
baileys
bailie
bailies
bailiff (current term)
bailiffs
bailiffship
bailiffships
bailiffwick
bailiffwicks
bailing
bailing out
bailiwick
bailiwicks
bailli
baillie
baillies
baillis
bailment

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