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- [bey-lif]
- /ˈbeɪ lɪf/
- /ˈbeɪ.lɪf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bey-lif]
- /ˈbeɪ lɪf/
Definitions of bailiff word
- countable noun bailiff A bailiff is a law officer who makes sure that the decisions of a court are obeyed. Bailiffs can take a person's furniture or possessions away if the person owes money. 3
- countable noun bailiff A bailiff is an official in a court of law who deals with tasks such as keeping control in court. 3
- countable noun bailiff A bailiff is a person who is employed to look after land or property for the owner. 3
- noun bailiff the agent or steward of a landlord or landowner 3
- noun bailiff a sheriff's officer who serves writs and summonses, makes arrests, and ensures that the sentences of the court are carried out 3
- noun bailiff (formerly) a high official having judicial powers 3
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Origin of bailiff
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English baillif < Old French, equivalent to bail custody (see bail1) + -if -ive
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Parts of speech for Bailiff
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bailiff popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bailiff usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bailiff
noun bailiff
- constable — In Britain and some other countries, a constable is a police officer of the lowest rank.
- sheriff — the law-enforcement officer of a county or other civil subdivision of a state.
- deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
- bobby — A bobby is a British policeman, usually of the lowest rank.
- agent — A chemical that has a particular effect or is used for a particular purpose can be referred to as a particular kind of agent.
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