법정의 질서를 유지하고 피고인을 감시하며 판사를 보조하는 관리.
An official in a court of law who maintains order, guards prisoners, and assists the judge.
예문:
"The bailiff announced the entry of the judge and asked everyone to stand."
"A bailiff escorted the witness to the stand before the questioning began."
영장을 집행하고 퇴거 명령을 수행하며 채무 불이행 시 재산을 압류할 권한을 가진 관리.
A legal officer who has the authority to serve writs, carry out evictions, and seize goods to satisfy unpaid debts.
예문:
"The bailiffs arrived at the warehouse to seize equipment for unpaid taxes."
"He feared a knock on the door from a bailiff after falling behind on his rent."
지주를 대신하여 토지나 농장을 관리하고 일꾼을 감독하며 소작료를 징수하는 사람.
A person employed to manage an estate or farm, overseeing workers and collecting rents for the landlord.
예문:
"The bailiff was responsible for ensuring the harvest was completed before the rains began."
"In the medieval manor system, the bailiff acted as the intermediary between the lord and the peasants."
저지 섬이나 건지 섬 같은 특정 관할 구역의 수석 치안 판사 또는 고위 행정관.
The chief magistrate or high-ranking administrative official in certain jurisdictions like Jersey or Guernsey.
예문:
"The Bailiff of Jersey presides over both the Royal Court and the States Assembly."
"The office of the Bailiff is one of the oldest and most prestigious positions in the islands."