(~s)
1.
In the United States, a ~ is a person who is elected to make sure that the law is obeyed in a particular county.
...the local ~.
N-COUNT; N-TITLE
2.
In Scotland, a ~ 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