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Meaning of high bailiff | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. An officer of the county courts responsible for executing warrants and court orders.
  2. Alternative letter-case form of high bailiff.
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  3. The chief stipendiary magistrate of the Isle of Man, who acts as a judge, including passing sentence, imposing fines, etc.

Examples

“Every bailiff duly appointed may serve or execute any process which by any Act passed or to be passed is directed to be served or executed by a high bailiff, unless otherwise specially provided against therein.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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