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bailiff

Chiefly Brit (formerly) a high official having judicial powers
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A spokesman for Liverpool City Council said possession orders had been granted by the courts on both sites and that bailif fs would evict the travellers within days.
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I however, the payment is not received on time, then you will in future receive a visit from the Collector of Taxes accompanied by a bailif which may involve you in additional costs," the letter says.
Pay up or face bailiffs says the taxman

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