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huissier

bailiff

noun wee-SYEH Rare

Also means

usher

Usage Note

Huissier has two distinct professional meanings: a huissier de justice is a court-appointed officer who serves legal documents, enforces judgements, and makes official records (constat d'huissier); an huissier alone in the context of a ministry or grand hall is a ceremonial usher. The distinction matters in legal contexts.

Examples

"L'huissier a remis la citation à comparaître."

Natural Translation

The bailiff delivered the summons.

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