SHERIFF


Meaning of SHERIFF in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ʃerɪf ]

( sheriffs)

1.

In the United States, a sheriff is a person who is elected to make sure that the law is obeyed in a particular county.

...the local sheriff.

N-COUNT ; N-TITLE

2.

In Scotland, a sheriff is a legal officer whose chief duty is to act as judge in a Sheriff Court. These courts deal with all but the most serious crimes and with most civil actions.

...the presiding judge, Sheriff John Mowatt.

N-COUNT ; N-TITLE

3.

In England and Wales, the Sheriff of a city or county is a person who is elected or appointed to carry out mainly ceremonial duties.

...the Sheriff of Oxford.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

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