CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LITERATURE

CLASS 9

IN THE KINGDOM OF FOOLS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
WHAT IS THE MEANING OF BAILIFF
A
A LAW OFFICER WHO MAKES SURE THAT THE DESCRIPTION OF A COURT ARE OBEYED
B
A LAW OFFICER WHO MAKES SURE THAT THE DECISIONS OF A COURT ARE OBEYED
C
A DIFFICULT SITUATION THAT ONE HAS GOT INTO
D
NONE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A bailiff is a law officer who makes sure that the decisions of a court are obeyed. Bailiffs can take a person’s furniture or possessions away if the person owes money.

Detailed explanation-2: -Britannica Dictionary definition of BAILIFF. [count] 1. US : an officer in a court of law who helps the judge control the people in the courtroom.

Detailed explanation-3: -The bailiff or court security officer is responsible for the security in the courtroom and for the safety of all participants, maintains order in the courtroom, and removes disruptive persons from the court.

Detailed explanation-4: -A bailiff is also a court official, usually a peace officer or deputy sheriff, who keeps order in the courtroom and handles errands for the judge and clerk.

Detailed explanation-5: -If you haven’t paid a debt you might be sent a letter from bailiffs (also called ‘enforcement agents’) saying they will visit your home to collect payment. Don’t ignore the letter-this is called a ‘notice of enforcement’. If you do the bailiffs can visit your home after 7 days.

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