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Bailiff (France)
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<p>A bailiff was the king's administrative representative during the <i><a href="/facts/Ancien_r%25C3%25A9gime/4pCsWuFK">ancien régime</a></i> in northern France, where the bailiff was responsible for the application of justice and control of the administration and local finances in his <a href="/facts/Bailiwick/sNquLYLw">bailiwick</a> (<i><i>baillage</i></i>). </p>