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Uncommonsheriff
The correct spelling is sheriff.
How to pronounce sheriff
noun
IPA: /ˈʃɛɹəf/
Say it like: She-rif-f
The correct spelling is sheriff. (except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
- 2.A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
- 3.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.
verb
- 1.To carry out the duties of a sheriff
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