Bailiff Definition & Meaning

bailiff
noun
  1. an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

"Bailiff" in song lyrics

See how bailiff is used in real songs:

  • "See the bailiff"
    Lauryn Hill — The Mystery of Inequity
  • "Me getting locked I hit the judge off and wink at the bailiff"
    Milano — Deal with a Feeling
  • "what are the requirements to be a bailiff"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "bailiff"

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