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shrievalty

shrie·val·ty [ shrv'ltee ] (plural shrie·val·ties)


noun  U.K. 
Definition:
 
1. sheriff's office: the office or position of sheriff

2. sheriff's term: the term of office of a sheriff

3. sheriff's jurisdiction: the jurisdiction of a sheriff

[Early 16th century. < obsolete shrieve "sheriff"]
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