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    sheriff-depute

    noun

    • 1. (in Scotland) the chief judge of a county or district. historical

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › sheriff deputeSheriff depute Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of SHERIFF DEPUTE is a lawyer designated to perform the judicial duties of a sheriff.

  3. www.britannica.com › topic › sheriffSheriff | Law Enforcement, Duties & Responsibilities | Britannica

    Oct 22, 2024 · Sheriff, a senior executive officer in an English county or smaller area who performs a variety of administrative and judicial functions. Officers of this name also exist in Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the United States. In England the office of sheriff existed before the Norman Conquest.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SheriffSheriff - Wikipedia

    A sheriff is generally an elected county official, with duties that typically include policing unincorporated areas, maintaining county jails, providing security to courts in the county, and (in some states) serving warrants and court papers.

  5. www.uagc.edu › blog › what-deputy-sheriffWhat Is a Deputy Sheriff? - UAGC

    Jul 20, 2023 · A deputy sheriff is a law enforcement officer who works within a specific county or jurisdiction under the supervision of the county sheriff. They are responsible for maintaining public safety, enforcing laws, and upholding the peace.

  6. policepathfinder.com › deputy-sheriff-vs-policeDeputy Sheriff Vs Police Officer: Key Differences Explained

    Jun 2, 2024 · A deputy sheriff is a sworn law enforcement officer who works under the authority of an elected county sheriff. Their jurisdiction encompasses an entire county, which may include multiple cities, towns, and unincorporated areas.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › deputy-sheriffDEPUTY SHERIFF definition and meaning | Collins English ...

    noun. a person that is authorized to act as sheriff in certain circumstances. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. deputy sheriff in American English. noun. a peace officer subordinate to a sheriff. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › sheriffs-deputysheriff's deputy collocation | meaning and examples of use

    Oct 11, 2018 · A sworn law enforcement officer working for a sheriff is called a sheriff's deputy, sheriff's officer, or something similar, and is authorized to perform the sheriff's duties. From Wikipedia