high bailiff vs sheriff

high bailiff

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

sheriff

noun
  • A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom. 

  • A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected. 

  • (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties. 

verb
  • To carry out the duties of a sheriff 

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