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Meaning of sheriffs act 1887

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

sheriffs

noun

Definitions

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

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

  3. 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.