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Noun: sheriff  she-rif
  1. [US] The principal law-enforcement officer in a county
    "The sheriff led the investigation into the rural crime spree"
     
  2. [UK] A ceremonial county official representing the British Crown
    "The High Sheriff attended the ceremonial opening"
     
  3. [UK] (Scotland) a judge who has jurisdiction over a county
    "The sheriff presided over cases in the local court"

Derived forms: sheriffs

Type of: law officer, peace officer

Encyclopedia: Sheriff, Lawrence