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n

  1. A court officer charged with maintaining order in the courtroom, with taking care of the judgeÂ’s and juryÂ’s needs, and, in criminal proceedings, with the custody of the defendant.
  2. A sheriffÂ’s deputy or other officer who executes writs and serves processes and warrants of arrest.
  3. One who oversees the administration of land, goods, and other property, including the collection of rent, for the owner.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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