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   sheriff

   /ˈʃɛrɪf/

   noun

   • 1. (in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions.
   • ▪ an honorary officer elected annually in some English towns.
   • 2. (in Scotland) a judge.
   • 3. an elected officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace. US
   • 4. an officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs. Australian

   Word Origin Old Englishscīrgerēfa (see shire, reeve1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. sheriffdom noun
   • 2. sheriffship noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   • English (US)

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   Sheriff definition: the law-enforcement officer of a county or other civil subdivision of a state.. See examples of SHERIFF used in a sentence.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHERIFF definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A sheriff is a person who is elected to make sure that the law is obeyed in a particular region.

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   A sheriff is a public officer in the United States or other countries who performs law enforcement, judicial, or ceremonial functions. Learn the origin, synonyms, and translations of the word sheriff from various sources.