noun🔗Share(except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties."The sheriff's office issued a warrant for the missing textbook. "governmentpolicelawjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom."The sheriff presided over the small claims court hearing. "governmentlawpolicejobpersonstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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."The sheriff arrested the student who vandalized the school. "governmentlawpolicejobstateorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo carry out the duties of a sheriff"The new deputy will sheriff the paperwork related to the missing student's belongings. "governmentpolicelawjobstateactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
