plural bailiffs
1
US
: an officer in a court of law who helps the judge control the people in the courtroom
2
British
: someone hired by a sheriff to bring legal documents to people and to take away possessions when people cannot pay for them
3
British
: someone who manages the land and property of another person : steward
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“Bailiff.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/bailiff. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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