sheriff
noun/ˈʃerɪf/
/ˈʃerɪf/
- (in the US) an elected officer responsible for keeping law and order in a county or town
- He was elected sheriff of Polk County.
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- (also High Sheriff)(in England and Wales) an officer representing the king or queen in counties, and some cities, who performs some legal duties and attends ceremonies
- (in Scotland) a judge
- (in Canada) an official who works in a court preparing court cases
Word OriginOld English scīrgerēfa (see shire, reeve).
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