Definitions

1. noun

a person appointed by a court to seize and sell the goods of someone who has been declared bankrupt, or to execute a writ or warrant.

“The bailiff arrived at the debtor’s house to repossess their belongings.”

2. noun

a person in charge of the affairs of a parish or community, especially in medieval England.

“The bailiff was responsible for collecting taxes and maintaining the local roads.”

3. verb

to seize and sell the goods of someone who has been declared bankrupt, or to execute a writ or warrant.

“The bailiff will bailiff the assets of the company to repay its debts.”