1. a court officer who maintains order in the courtroom and serves legal papers
2. an officer who serves writs and makes arrests
3. a person who manages property or land for someone else
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The bailiff called the court to order.
• A bailiff served the eviction notice to the tenant.
• The judge asked the bailiff to escort the disruptive person out.
• The bailiff collected evidence from the defendant.
• The estate’s bailiff oversaw the farming operations.
• She worked as a bailiff for the county court system.