bound bailiff

Meanings

nounbound bailiff (plural bound bailiffs)

UKlawA sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
Synonyms: bumbailiff

nounA sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.

Similar

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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APA

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Chicago

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