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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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   What does Sheriff mean?

   • sheriff, alguacil [masculine-feminine, singular]… xerife, xerife [masculine-feminine]… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SHERIFF definition: 1. in the US, an official whose job is to be in charge of performing the orders of the law courts….

   SHERIFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   What does a sheriff do?

   • In present times the sheriff has an apolitical, non-executive role, presides over various city-related functions and conferences and welcomes foreign guests. The post is second to the mayor in the protocol list. In the Philippines, a former colony of the United States, the office of sheriff also exists.

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   Is a sheriff a judge?

   • In England, Northern Ireland, or Wales, a sheriff (or high sheriff) is a ceremonial county or city official. In Scotland, sheriffs are judges. In the Republic of Ireland, in some counties and in the cities of Dublin and Cork, sheriffs are legal officials similar to bailiffs.

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   What is a shrievalty of a sheriff?

   • In British English, the political or legal office of a sheriff, term of office of a sheriff, or jurisdiction of a sheriff, is called a shrievalty in England and Wales, and a sheriffdom in Scotland. In modern times, the specific combination of legal, political and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHERIFF | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the definition of sheriff in different contexts, such as the US, England, Wales, and Scotland. See how sheriff is used in sentences and find synonyms, related words, and translations.

   • English (US)

     an elected law officer in a county (= an area of local...

   • Znaczenie Sheriff, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SHERIFF definicja: 1. in the US, an official whose job is to...

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     SHERIFF translate: شِريف. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SHERIFF translate: шериф . Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     sheriff translate: 보안관. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SHERIFF translate: xerife, xerife [masculine-feminine]....

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   Learn the origin, usage, and examples of the word sheriff, an official of a county or parish who enforces the law. Find synonyms, related articles, and kids and legal definitions of sheriff.

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   A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly translated to English as sheriff . Description.

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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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   A sheriff is a senior officer who performs administrative and judicial functions in various countries. Learn about the origin, evolution, and duties of sheriffs in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the United States.

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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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   Learn the meaning of sheriff in English, a word that can refer to different types of law officers in different countries. See how to pronounce sheriff and find synonyms, related words and translations.