1
a
: an official employed by a British sheriff to serve writs and make arrests and executions
b
: a minor officer of some U.S. courts usually serving as a messenger or usher
2
chiefly British
: one who manages an estate or farm
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Part-time bailiff and history maker Have the English changed their reputation?
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New York Times, 14 July 2024
That includes watching candidates arguing cases in court and talking with other lawyers, along with bailiffs, court reporters and clerks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
The letter, obtained by the Journal Sentinel, is the latest development in a dispute over the sheriff’s office staffing of court bailiffs.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety On the day of their eviction, in a heartbreaking scene with bailiffs at their door banging and shouting as the homeowners shelter in their basement, Ray spontaneously formulates a plan: go for a walk.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
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New York Times, 14 July 2024
That includes watching candidates arguing cases in court and talking with other lawyers, along with bailiffs, court reporters and clerks.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
The letter, obtained by the Journal Sentinel, is the latest development in a dispute over the sheriff’s office staffing of court bailiffs.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2024
Popular on Variety On the day of their eviction, in a heartbreaking scene with bailiffs at their door banging and shouting as the homeowners shelter in their basement, Ray spontaneously formulates a plan: go for a walk.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Bailiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bailiff. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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bailiff
noun
bai·liff
ˈbā-ləf 
1
: any of various officials
especially
: a minor officer of some U.S. courts usually serving as a messenger or doorkeeper
2
chiefly British
: one who manages an estate or farm
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