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sheriff

/ˈʃɛrɪf/

Translations

sheriffnoun

sheriffs

/ˈʃɛrɪf/

The sheriff arrested the suspect after a long chase.

Шериф арестовал подозреваемого после долгой погони.

Synonyms

peace officer

sheriffadjective

/ˈʃɛrɪf/

Used attributively before another noun to denote a connection with a sheriff or the sheriff's office.

sheriffnoun

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.

sheriffadjective

Relating to or associated with a sheriff or sheriff's department.

Sheriff vehicles lined the parking lot outside the courthouse.