Bailiff
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪlɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bailiff is a noun meaning (law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:.
Meaning
(law enforcement) An officer of the court, particularly:.
More Meanings
- A public administrator, particularly:
- A private administrator, particularly
- (UK, slang) Any debt collector, regardless of his or her official status.
Word Forms
- bailiffs
Synonyms for bailiff
Depending on context, synonyms include beadle, catchpoll, bumbailiff, mayor, castellan, bailie.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bailiwick, reeve, beadle, sheriff, marshal, civil.
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