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elisor

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person appointed by a court for certain acts, such as to return a jury or serve a writ when the sheriff and the coroners are disqualified.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • 1985, Maryland Rules of Court When the sheriff is a party to or interested in an action so as to be disqualified from serving or executing process, the court, on application of any interested party, may appoint an elisor to serve or execute the process.

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History

Etymology

French éliseur, from élire to choose, from Latin ēligō. See elect.