Bailiff (Noun)
Meaning
An officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The bailiff called the court to order and everyone rose to their feet.
- After serving the eviction notice, the bailiff was authorized to physically remove the tenants from the property.
- As the trial concluded, the bailiff led the jury out of the courtroom to deliberate.
- The bailiff took custody of the defendant after the judge issued the warrant for their arrest.
- In small courts, a single bailiff often handled a variety of tasks, including managing the courtroom and enforcing court rules.