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sheriffs Definition and Meaning in English (sheriffs definition)

noun
Synonyms:lawmanconstablepeace officer
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Sheriffs definition: Sheriffs are elected or appointed officials responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace in a county or shire.

Definitions of Sheriffs

  1. 1noun

    Sheriffs are elected or appointed officials responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace in a county or shire.

Example Sentences

“The sheriffs arrived quickly at the scene of the accident.”

“Many sheriffs in the Old West were legendary figures.”

Synonyms

lawmanconstablepeace officer

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Sheriffs definition: Sheriffs are elected or appointed officials responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace in a county or shire.
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'Sheriffs' translates to 'sheriffs' in English. Sheriffs definition: Sheriffs are elected or appointed officials responsible for law enforcement and maintaining peace in a county or shire.
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