sheriff /ˈʃɛɹɪf/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •(US) an official of the government, usually chosen by vote, who is in charge of keeping the law in a county and often runs its prison •(UK) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties. •(Scotland) A judge in the sheriff court, the court of a county or sheriffdom. verb1 •To carry out the duties of a sheriff. formssheriffed · sheriffing · sheriffs
