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    Huissier (en. Bailiff)

    /ɥi.sje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A bailiff is a legal professional responsible for executing judicial decisions.
    The bailiff delivered the seizure notice to the debtor.
    L'huissier a remis l'acte de saisie au débiteur.
    In certain circumstances, the bailiff may also be tasked with making observations.
    The bailiff carried out an inspection of the damages in the building.
    L'huissier a procédé à un constat des dégâts dans l'immeuble.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'huissier', deriving from Latin 'officium' (office).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bailiff
    Bailiff with judicial prerogatives.
    huissier de justice
    bailiff report
    Report established by a bailiff concerning an observable situation.
    constat d'huissier
    seizure by a bailiff
    Action of taking possession of an asset by a bailiff in application of a court decision.
    saisie par huissier

    Related Words

    judgment
    Decision pronounced by a court.
    jugement
    seizure
    Action of taking possession of an asset.
    saisie
    lawsuit
    Legal action before a court.
    procès

    Slang Meanings

    Agent of the law.
    It was necessary to call the 'agent of the law' to resolve the conflict.
    Il a fallu appeler le 'mandataire de la loi' pour régler le conflit.
    Bailiff.
    It was said that the bailiff was to come for the inspection.
    On a dit que le Huisseau devait venir pour le constat.