1. court officers who maintain order in courtrooms and serve legal documents
Usage: plural of bailiff
2. officials who enforce court orders, especially evictions and debt collection
Usage: British usage

Examples

• The bailiffs escorted the disruptive defendant from the courtroom.
• Two bailiffs stood guard during the high-profile trial.
• The bailiffs served the eviction notice to the tenants.
• Court bailiffs are responsible for maintaining security during proceedings.
• The bailiffs seized the debtor’s property to satisfy the judgment.
• Several bailiffs were present to ensure order in the packed courtroom.