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BAILIFF ERRANT

\bˈe͡ɪlɪf ˈɛɹənt], \bˈe‍ɪlɪf ˈɛɹənt], \b_ˈeɪ_l_ɪ_f ˈɛ_ɹ_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of BAILIFF ERRANT

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the person who is appointed by a sheriff who will perform acts such as serving summonses, subpoenas etc.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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