bailiff

Meanings

• An officer of the court responsible for enforcing judicial orders, particularly those relating to debt or property.

  - "The bailiff seized the defendant's assets to satisfy the judgment."
  - "The bailiff served papers to the defendant, informing them of the court proceedings."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbeɪlɪf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

beadle , bumbailiff , catchpoll , high bailiff , high-bailiff , process server , warrant officer , bailie , castellan , High Bailiff , High-bailiff , mayor , capitoul , consul , jurat , landvogt , steward , overseer , bailly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bailiff
bail , hail , mail , veil , trail , whale , wail

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Homophones

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1. Bailiff (en) : An officer of the court responsible for enforcing judicial orders.
   

2. Bailey (en) : A fortified enclosure or settlement, typically surrounded by a wall or palisade.
   

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Variants

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bailiff , bailiffs , bailiffship , bailiffships

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Bailiff's rod", "meaning"=>"A long, flexible rod or staff, traditionally carried by a bailiff as a symbol of their authority and as a tool for enforcing judicial orders."}, {"term"=>"Bailiff's gown", "meaning"=>"A long, flowing robe or gown, traditionally worn by a bailiff as a symbol of their authority and as a distinguishing mark of their office."}

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Etymology

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Old French 'baillif' meaning 'bailiff' or 'deputy'.

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Trivia

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1. {"question"=>"In which legal system is the term 'bailiff' most commonly used?", "answer"=>"The term 'bailiff' is most commonly used in the legal systems of England and Wales, as well as in various other common law jurisdictions around the world."}

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1. Habeas corpus: A legal process, enshrined in common law and constitutional statutes, that allows a detained person to be brought before a court to test the legality of their detention and to secure their release if the detention is found to be unlawful.

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Culture

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The bailiff has been a significant figure in literature and art throughout history. In medieval Europe, bailiffs were often depicted in illuminated manuscripts, alongside knights and other noble figures. In literature, the bailiff has appeared as a character in numerous works, from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' to Dickens' 'Bleak House'. In modern times, the bailiff has continued to be a popular figure in literature, art, and other forms of expression.

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