Bailiff

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪlɪf/

Definitions of bailiff

noun a court official who is responsible for keeping order in a courtroom and carrying out various administrative tasks

Example Sentences

A1 The bailiff knocked on the door to deliver a legal notice.

A2 The bailiff escorted the defendant into the courtroom.

B1 The bailiff informed the jury of their responsibilities during the trial.

B2 The bailiff seized the defendant's assets to settle the debt.

C1 The bailiff was responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom.

C2 The bailiff was known for his strict enforcement of court rules.

Examples of bailiff in a Sentence

formal The bailiff served the court summons to the defendant.

informal The bailiff is the one who hands out the legal papers in court.

slang The bailiff is like the court's messenger.

figurative The bailiff's presence in the courtroom was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.

Grammatical Forms of bailiff

• past tense: bailed
• plural: bailiffs
• comparative: more bailiff
• superlative: most bailiff
• present tense: bailiffs
• future tense: will bailiff
• perfect tense: have bailed
• continuous tense: is bailing
• singular: bailiff
• positive degree: bailiff
• infinitive: to bailiff
• gerund: bailiffing
• participle: bailed

Origin and Evolution of bailiff

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bailiff' originated from the Old French word 'baillif' which came from the Latin word 'bajulivus' meaning 'official in charge of a castle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bailiff' expanded to refer to a court official or a person in charge of maintaining order and security in a specific area.