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sheriff

/ˈʃɛɹəf/

Meanings
noun
(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. "
government police law job

Related Words

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belongings noun

/bɪˈlɔŋɪŋz/ /bəˈlɔŋɪŋz/

The feeling that one belongs.

"A need for belonging seems fundamental to humans."

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vandalized verb

/ˈvændəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈvændəlˌaɪzd/

To needlessly destroy or deface other people’s property or public property; to commit vandalism.

"The school bus was vandalized with spray paint overnight. "

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textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

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paperwork noun

/ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/

Routine work involving written documents

"Before the meeting, the teacher had a lot of paperwork to complete, including grading assignments and recording attendance. "

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carrying verb

/ˈkæɹiɪŋ/

To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

"She was carrying a heavy backpack to school. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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enforcement noun

/ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ /ɛnˈfɔːrsmənt/

The act of enforcing; compulsion.

"Strict enforcement of the school's dress code is necessary to maintain order. "

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sometimes adjective

/ˈsʌmtaɪmz/

Former; sometime.

"My sometimes neighbor, a retired teacher, still visits the school occasionally. "

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responsible noun

/ɹɪˈspɒnsəbl̩/ /ɹɪˈspɑnsəbl̩/

The individual who bears the responsibility for something.

"The responsible for the project is Maria. "

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administration noun

/ədˌmɪnəˈstɹeɪʃən/

The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.

"The school administration is responsible for managing the daily schedule. "

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official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

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presided verb

/prɪˈzaɪdɪd/ /priˈzaɪdɪd/

To act as president or chairperson.

"The club president presided over the meeting, making sure everyone had a chance to speak. "