bailiff
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7.2
- noun
- /ˈbeɪlɪf/
- Specialized
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alguacil
- The judge instructed the bailiff to maintain order in the courtroom during the trial.
- three bailiffs
- bailiff and recorder
I've got an upgraded wig and a new bailiff.
- I've got an upgraded wig and a new bailiff.
- The reason that there are bailiffs is to protect the judge and and possibly the jury.
- And because he lives at the YMCA, I'm not sure if they will let the bailiff in.
- And I then I had a band in my hometown as well, but we just flossed whilst hiding from the bailiffs.
- It was just like just build debt, debt, debt, bailiff the door.
- Now I'm stuck like this bailiff give me a push too far, too far on the back of that.
Examples
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The judge instructed the deputy sheriff who acted as his bailiff to bring in the jury.
Fiction book (2001) -
Frederica's town court consisted of four chief magistrates: three bailiffs, who acted as judges, and a court recorder.
Academic text (2011) -
JUDGE: Bailiff, you may remove the prisoner.
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There was a knock, and before they could respond, the bailiff let himself in.
Fiction book (2000) -
What will you do when the bailiff or the King's men arrive?
Fiction book (2001) -
Bailiff, have the jurors come in and take a seat.
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You are in contempt and you are remanded to the custody of the bailiff.
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Sounds of protest fill the room as the bailiffs start to usher out the crowd.
Fiction book (1993) -
"All rise," said the bailiff, and Judge Pressman hastily settled himself behind the bench.
Fiction book (1999) -
Bailiff, remove the prisoner.
Synonyms
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3.9
A county officer who enforces the law, keeps the peace, and carries out court orders
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6.7
An official who makes sure people follow court orders
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2.2
A person who makes sure people follow the law, like a police officer or sheriff
An officer who keeps order in a parliament or court and carries out official orders
How Senior
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bailiff comes from an old French word built on bail, which means 'in charge' or 'to take care of'. A bailiff was originally someone who looked after a place and kept order, so today a bailiff is the court officer who keeps order and carries out court orders.