sheriff in French
sheriff in French is shérif — sheriff means an elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.
sheriff in French
shérif
(US) A government official, usually responsible for law enforcement in their county and for administration of the county jail, sometimes an officer of the court, usually elected.
What does "sheriff" mean?
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noun An elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.
"The county sheriff arrested the man and took him to the local jail."
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noun In the UK, an official of a shire or county responsible for enforcing court orders and other legal duties.
"The sheriff sent officers to the flat to carry out the court's order."
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noun In Scotland, a judge who presides over a sheriff court.
"The sheriff in Edinburgh fined the shopkeeper after hearing evidence from both sides."
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sheriff in a sentence
- The county sheriff arrested the man and took him to the local jail.
- Residents elect a new sheriff every few years to lead the county's deputies.
- The sheriff sent officers to the flat to carry out the court's order.
- Under the order, the sheriff was allowed to remove goods to pay the debt.
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What is "sheriff" in French?
"sheriff" in French is shérif. sheriff means: An elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.
How do you use "sheriff" in a sentence?
Example: "The county sheriff arrested the man and took him to the local jail." In French, "sheriff" is shérif.
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