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Bailiff

In a general sense, a person to whom some authority, care, guardianship, or jurisdiction is delivered, committed, or intrusted; one who is deputed or ap-pointed to take charge of another's affairs; an overseer or superintendent; a keeper, protector, or guardian; a steward. Si>el-man

Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)