Sheriff
Sheriff
Sheriff (/ˈʃɛrɪf/; from Old English scīrgerefa meaning "shire reeve") is a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country.
Etymology
The term Sheriff is of Old English origin, and is a combination of the words scīr meaning "shire" and gerefa meaning "reeve". The term was used to refer to the royal official responsible for keeping the peace throughout a shire or county on behalf of the king.
Duties
The duties of a Sheriff can vary significantly, depending on the country. In the United States, a sheriff is typically the top law enforcement officer in a county. In England and Wales, the Sheriff is a ceremonial county official.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sheriff
- Wikipedia's article - Sheriff
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