What does bailiff mean?
Bailiff means (law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:.
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/ˈbeɪlɪf/ · noun
(law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:.
Use bailiff when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Bailiff means (law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:.
Common synonyms include high bailiff, high-bailiff, warrant officer, beadle.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use bailiff where its definition matches the intended context.
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