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/ˈʃɛɹəf/ · sher·iff
noun
- An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement, and other duties. The sheriff oversaw the execution of the court's decision.
- A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom. The sheriff presided over the trial, ensuring justice was served.
- A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in his county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected. The sheriff was responsible for maintaining law and order in the community.
verb
- To carry out the duties of a sheriff. The mayor decided to sheriff the town, taking on the responsibilities of the position.
Did you know? The term 'sheriff' is often associated with the American Wild West, where sheriffs were responsible for maintaining law and order in frontier towns.