Peace officer

Peace officer – in many legal systems this phrase details the figure of a bailiff. A synonym is “law enforcement officer” and “enforcement agent”. His capaciby may includes different duties, as per the provisions of the concrete local legislation, most commonly – to burden/seize the available assets of the judgment debtor, in order to be sold (usually on public auction) for satisfaction of the judgement creditors. Another, different meaning is of a sheriff, who is supposed to grant the civil peace within the concrete area.

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