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| shrie·val·ty [ shrv'ltee ] (plural shrie·val·ties) |
noun U.K. |
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| Definition: |
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1. sheriff's office: the office or position of sheriff
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2. sheriff's term: the term of office of a sheriff
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3. sheriff's jurisdiction: the jurisdiction of a sheriff
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| [Early 16th century. < obsolete shrieve "sheriff"] |
