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high bailiff

noun

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  1. An officer of the county courts responsible for executing warrants and court orders.

    • 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.

  2. The chief stipendiary magistrate of the Isle of Man, who acts as a judge, including…

    The chief stipendiary magistrate of the Isle of Man, who acts as a judge, including passing sentence, imposing fines, etc.

  3. Alternative letter-case form of high bailiff.

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