bailiff (Meaning)
bailiff (n)
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
bailiff (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 power/ of custody or care are intrusted.
A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect fines, summon juries, etc.
An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc.
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an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.Originally, a person put in charge of something especially, a chief
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The bailiff solemnly announced the arrival of the judge.
The defendant argued that the bailiff's testimony was inadmissible due to bias.
The bailiff stood guard outside the witness room to ensure privacy.
The plaintiff's attorney approached the bailiff with a motion for a mistrial.
