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sheriffs

/ˈʃɛrɪfs/

Übersetzungen

sheriffsubstantiv

sheriffs

/ˈʃɛrɪf/

The sheriff arrested the suspect after a long chase.

Шериф арестовал подозреваемого после долгой погони.

Synonyme

peace officer

sheriffsubstantiv

An elected officer in a county who is responsible for keeping the peace and enforcing the law.

The sheriff organized a search party to find the missing hiker.

In England and Wales, a ceremonial officer appointed annually to represent the Crown in a county or city (High Sheriff).

The newly appointed sheriff attended the county's ceremonial events throughout the year.

In Scotland, a judge who presides over the sheriff court and deals with both civil and criminal cases.

The case was heard before a sheriff at the Edinburgh sheriff court.