Bailiff
n.- Originally, a person put in charge of something; especially, a chief officer, magistrate, or keeper, as of a county, town, hundred, or castle; one to whom powers of custody or care are intrusted.
- (Eng. Law) A sheriff's deputy, appointed to make arrests, collect fines, summon juries, etc.
- An overseer or under steward of an estate, who directs husbandry operations, collects rents, etc.
In American law the term bailiff is seldom used except sometimes to signify a sheriff's officer or constable, or a party liable to account to another for the rent and profits of real estate.

