sheriff
/ˈʃɛrɪf/
noun
- An elected officer in a county who is responsible for enforcing the law, keeping order, and running the county jail.
- The sheriff's department handles law enforcement in rural areas.
- Our county sheriff is up for reelection next November.
- The sheriff arrived at the scene of the accident to direct traffic.
- In some countries, a senior officer of a city or region with ceremonial or legal duties.
- The sheriff of the City of London wears a traditional robe during ceremonies.
- In Scotland, a sheriff is a judge who hears civil and criminal cases.
- The Australian sheriff enforces court orders and manages jury service.