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sheriff

/ˈʃɛɹəf/

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noun

Sheriff, Landrat

(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.

Examples :

"The sheriff's office issued a warrant for the missing textbook. "

Das Büro des Sheriffs stellte einen Haftbefehl für das fehlende Lehrbuch aus.

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noun

Richter am Sheriffgericht

A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.

Examples :

"The sheriff presided over the small claims court hearing. "

Der Richter leitete die Verhandlung vor dem Bagatellgericht.

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noun

Sheriff, Polizeichef

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.

Examples :

"The sheriff arrested the student who vandalized the school. "

Der Sheriff verhaftete den Schüler, der die Schule beschädigt hatte.

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verb

Als Sheriff amtieren

To carry out the duties of a sheriff

Examples :

"The new deputy will sheriff the paperwork related to the missing student's belongings. "

Der neue Stellvertreter wird die Papiere im Zusammenhang mit den Habseligkeiten des vermissten Schülers als Sheriff bearbeiten.

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