Sheriff
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈʃɛɹɪf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sheriff is a noun meaning (Scotland) A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
Meaning
(Scotland) A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To carry out the duties of a sheriff.
- (British, except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
- (US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
Word Forms
- sheriffs
- sherriff
- sheriffing
- sheriffed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bailiff, mayor, marshal, lawman, officer, deputy.
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