bailiff in Malay
bailif
/ˈbeɪlɪf/
bailiff in Malay: bailif. In English, bailiff means a reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.
Malay words for bailiff
- British officer of the court
- bailif
English meaning of bailiff
- noun A reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.
- noun A high bailiff: an officer of the county courts responsible for executing warrants and court orders, appointed by the judge and removable by the Lord Chancellor.
- noun A bound bailiff: a deputy bailiff charged with debt collection.
- noun Any law enforcement officer charged with courtroom security and order.
Synonyms of bailiff
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Questions about bailiff in Malay
- What is the meaning of bailiff in Malay?
- Bailiff in Malay is bailif.
- Apakah maksud bailiff dalam bahasa Melayu?
- Bailiff: bailif.
- What does bailiff mean in English?
- Bailiff means a reeve, (specifically) the chief officer executing the decisions of any English court in the period following the Norman Conquest or executing the decisions of lower courts in the late medieval and early modern period.
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