Meaning of Sheriff | Babel Free
ˈʃɛɹɪfDefinitions
- An English surname originating as an occupation.
- (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.
- A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom.
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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. US
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CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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