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bailiff::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | functionary, official |
| Derivation | bailiffship |
Examples of bailiff
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The bailiff worked for Marston Group, who said he is no longer employed by them.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
Bailiff previously coached at Texas State, where he went 21-15 in three seasons.
From the charlotteobserver.com
A court bailiff walked the Murray family to their car after Friday's sentencing.
From the heraldtribune.com
Then I ran back, but a bailiff said court had begun and I could not be admitted.
From the washingtonpost.com
Assistant bailiffs are similarly licensed, but must be supervised by a bailiff.
From the en.wikipedia.org
At about 8 am the bailiff, a locksmith and a social worker showed up to evict her.
From the independent.co.uk
The bailiff was not angry, just concerned that the judge might have been hurt.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Two people were prosecuted for obstructing a bailiff and 10 others were cautioned.
From the guardian.co.uk
The bailiff was a civil servant who represented the ruler in town and country.
From the en.wikipedia.org
- An officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- A bailiff (from Late Latin baiulivus, adjectival form of baiulus) is a governor or custodian (cf. bail); a legal officer to whom some degree of authority, care or jurisdiction is committed. Bailiffs are of various kinds and their offices and duties vary greatly.
- The Bailiff is the first civil officer in each of the Channel Island bailiwicks of Jersey and Guernsey, serving as president of the legislature and the Royal Court. Each bailiwick has possessed its own bailiff since the islands were divided into two jurisdictions in the 13th century. ...
- (Bailiffs) Employed mainly by the Court to enter into your property and take goods to sell at auction to cover debt that you owe to a lender who has previously issued a CCJ to which you have failed to pay.
- (Bailiffs) person employed by the court to enter your property to repossess or seize assets to cover outstanding debts.
- (Bailiffs) Maintain order in courts of law. Illustrated Example: Court Officer, Sergeant at Arms
- (Bailiffs) a collector working for the court to collect debts personally to your home.
- Bailiffs are officers of the court, who can in certain circumstances be used by creditors to enforce judgments by collecting debts and repossessing homes or goods.
- Official who repossess your possessions or house if you cannot keep up on your mortgage repayments.
