BAILIFF


Meaning of BAILIFF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ beɪlɪf ]

( bailiffs)

1.

A bailiff is a law officer who makes sure that the decisions of a court are obeyed. Bailiffs can take a person’s furniture or possessions away if the person owes money. ( BRIT )

N-COUNT

2.

A bailiff is an official in a court of law who deals with tasks such as keeping control in court. ( AM )

N-COUNT

3.

A bailiff is a person who is employed to look after land or property for the owner. ( BRIT )

N-COUNT

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