apparitor

apparitor ([schwa]-par-[schwa]-t[schwa]r or -tor).

1. Roman law. (ital.) An officer who served a court, esp. as secretary, messenger (viator), or herald. — Also termed viator.

2. Civil law. An officer who attends court to execute judicial orders.

3. Eccles. law. An officer who executes orders and decrees, esp. by serving summonses.

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