bound bailiff

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

bound bailiff (plural bound bailiffs)

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

Synonyms[edit]

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