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    Bailli (en. Bailiff)

    /bɛ.i/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A magistrate in certain regions of France, representing the king and in charge of justice.
    The bailiff rendered his verdict wisely.
    Le bailli a rendu son verdict avec sagesse.
    An administrator responsible for the management of a territory.
    The bailiff took care of the affairs of the province.
    Le bailli s'occupait des affaires de la province.
    In the old regime, a bailiff was in charge of public order.
    The bailiff had the power to judge criminals.
    Le bailli avait le pouvoir de juger les criminels.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'bailivus', meaning 'one who has the custody'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bailiff of justice
    officer responsible for administering justice.
    bailli de justice
    jurisdiction of the bailiff
    judicial authority exercised by the bailiff.
    juridiction du bailli
    bailiwick
    the territory or domain under the responsibility of a bailiff.
    bailliage

    Related Words

    bailiwick
    Administration or jurisdiction of a bailiff.
    bailliage
    bail
    Service agreement, sometimes used to designate a representative.
    bail

    Slang Meanings

    A humorous term to refer to a person in charge.
    He thinks he’s the bailiff of the gang.
    Il se prend pour le bailli de la bande.
    Used for a leader in an informal context.
    He’s our bailiff for this project; he knows how to do everything.
    C'est notre bailli pour ce projet, il sait tout faire.