bailiffs

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Noun bailiff has 1 sense

bailiff - an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
--₁ is a kind of official, functionary

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Bailiffs

Noun (plural)

A bailiff is an officer of the court who assists in maintaining law and order, serving legal documents, and enforcing court orders.

Sense 1:

In a legal context, bailiffs are responsible for maintaining courtroom decorum and security during trials.

Sample sentence: The bailiffs ordered everyone to remain silent and seated during the trial.

Sense 2:

In some jurisdictions, bailiffs are also responsible for serving summonses and subpoenas.

Sample sentence: The bailiffs delivered the summonses to the defendants, informing them to appear in court on the given date.