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Gerichtsvollzieher

bailiff, enforcement officer

noun ge-RIKHTS-fol-tsee-er Rare
People & Society Professions

Usage Note

Gerichtsvollzieher is a court-appointed official who enforces judgments — seizing assets, serving official notices, and conducting forced evictions. The role requires a specialised legal training and is distinct from a police officer.

Examples

"Der Gerichtsvollzieher pfändete das Auto wegen unbezahlter Schulden."

Natural Translation

The bailiff seized the car because of unpaid debts.

Literal Translation

The bailiff distrained the car because of unpaid debts.

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