Bailiff (noun)

1. A high-ranking officer of a court, responsible for maintaining order and carrying out orders.
2. An official in the United Kingdom and other countries, who is responsible for enforcing court orders.
3. An appointed official in the United States, who is responsible for serving legal documents.

Origin:

From the old french baillif, from baillier ("to rule, control"), from the frankish *balđjan ("to announce, proclaim"). the term has been in use in english since the 13th century.

Examples:

1. The bailiff announced that the jury had reached a verdict.
2. The bailiff was sent to the defendant's home to collect payment on behalf of the court.
3. The bailiff knocked on the door and served the eviction notice to the tenant.
4. The bailiff maintained order in the courtroom and assisted the judge as needed.
5. The bailiff escorted the prisoner to the jury box and then stood guard while the jury deliberated.