sheriff in Norwegian

sheriff in Norwegian is lensmann, sheriff — sheriff means an elected or appointed official responsible for law enforcement and running the county jail in a US county.

sheriff in Norwegian

lensmann

noun

(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.

sheriff

noun

(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?

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."
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."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Common Norwegian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sheriff" in Norwegian?

"sheriff" in Norwegian is lensmann, sheriff. 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 Norwegian, "sheriff" is lensmann, sheriff.

Are there other ways to say "sheriff" in Norwegian?

Yes — Norwegian has 2 translations listed for "sheriff": lensmann, sheriff.

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