Type and usage of bailiff from BoostVocab

Smart Search Learn a New Word

bailiff

/'beɪlɪf/

Synonyms of bailiff Antonyms of bailiff Examples of bailiff Usage of bailiff Parts of bailiff Definition that contains bailiff Words sounding like bailiff Explanation of bailiff

noun
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
- + New List
type of:
functionary official

Definition that contains bailiff

bailiwick the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction
tipstaff staff with a metal tip carried as a sign of office by e.g. a bailiff or constable
bailiffship the office of bailiff