bailiff
bailiff /ˈbeɪ.lɪf/ noun [C]
1 F0 (in the UK ) an official who takes away someone's possessions when they owe money: » They didn't pay their rent, so the landlord called/sent in the bailiffs.Thesaurus+: ↑Lawyers and legal officials2 F0 (in the US) an official who is responsible for prisoners who are appearing in court Thesaurus+: ↑Lawyers and legal officials3 F0 (in the UK ) a person whose job is to take care of someone else's land or property Thesaurus+: ↑Protection and protectors , ↑Environmental issues |