tipstaff , auch: tipstaves

The Tipstaff is an officer of a court or, in some countries, a law clerk to a judge.

Once aboard a King's ship and we can tell the tipstaff to go to hell.'

Prior to 1884, each Tipstaff had his own staff, which he retained when he retired.

There may also be a 'port alert' executed by the Tipstaff, to help prevent the child being taken abroad.

The supercilious young nobles taunted him with his father's position; it was nothing but that of a poor tipstaff, they said.

Harry was no tipstaff or magistrate, but he was sharp enough to see an opening when it presented itself.

Every applicable order made in the High Court is addressed to the Tipstaff:

See Judge's associate and Tipstaff.

Tipstaff tempts Francis with promises of the extravagances she can expect to receive if she will become his wife.

Service of personal papers such as oral examinations and divorce papers can also aid the Tipstaff in their duties if necessary.

There are also offices which take their titles from their staff, such as Black Rod and the Tipstaff.

Vulture Lane,' said the tipstaff.

Runners were identified by carrying a tipstaff with the Royal Crown on it, which had a compartment inside to store official identification and documents.

Pentonville Prison (for civil offenders) is obliged to take into custody' no matter the situation' any people taken there by the Tipstaff.

As Mr. Pickwick said this, he got into the coach which had by this time arrived, followed by the tipstaff.

There was a bloke here yesterday, a sort of local tipstaff, waving some papers and threatening all sorts, though I couldn't make out a word he said.

Sometimes a local bailiff or police will detain a person in custody until the Tipstaff arrives to collect him and take him to court or prison.

The Tipstaff is the only person authorised to make an arrest within the precincts of the Royal Courts of Justice.

Foster Hewitt - NHL Broadcaster The 'Tipstaff' is an officer of a court.

TIPSTAFF, staff tipped with metal.

In some states of the United States, the Tipstaff is called a Tipstave and is responsible for courtroom decorum.

In some cases, such as in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, the town crier is also the Tipstaff.

The High Court Tipstaff was not authorized, however, to apprehend Elwes in any place outside England or Wales.

She orders Francis to kiss Tipstaff and tells Muckhill that she has changed her mind and now intends to marry.

Skirmish talks with Sir Oliver Muckhill and Sir Andrew Tipstaff.