Bound-bailiff Definition

noun

(UK, law) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

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Noun

Singular:
bound-bailiff
Plural:
bound bailiffs

Origin of Bound-bailiff

  • The sheriff being answerable for the bailiff's misdemeanours, the bailiff is usually under bond for the faithful discharge of his trust.

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