bailiff

6 definitions • 2 examples

(in the UK ) an official who takes away someone's possessions when they owe money:

They didn't pay their rent, so the landlord called/sent in the bailiffs.

(in the US) an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court

(in the UK ) a person whose job is to take care of someone else's land or property

an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court

an official who takes possession of someone's property when they cannot pay their debts:

They threatened to call in the bailiffs to recover the family's debts.

an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court