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Word: Sheriff
Speech Type: Noun
Old English scīrgerēfa(see shire, reeve)
ˈʃɛrɪf
(in England and Wales) the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having various administrative and judicial functions.
Short Definition:(in England and Wales) chief executive officer of Crown in county
(in Scotland) a judge.
Short Definition:(in Scotland) judge
an elected officer in a county, responsible for keeping the peace.
Short Definition:elected officer in county, responsible for keeping peace
an officer of the Supreme Court who enforces judgements and the execution of writs.
Short Definition:officer of Supreme Court who enforces judgements and execution of writs
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