bound bailiff
(UK, legal) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
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#1·Apr 27, 2026UK
(UK, legal) A sheriff's officer who serves writs, makes arrests, etc.
Origin: The sheriff being answerable for the bailiff's misdemeanours, the bailiff is usually under bond for the faithful discharge of his trust. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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