sheriff (【Noun】an elected officer responsible for upholding the law in a county ) Meaning, Usage, and Readings

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"sheriff" Meaning

sheriff

/ˈʃerɪf/

Noun

American

an elected officer responsible for upholding the law in a county

"sheriff" Example Sentences

No one knows who the new sheriff will be yet.

When I grow up I want to be a sheriff.

"sheriff" Related Lesson Material

At least a dozen of those killed were minors, according to the Wilson County sheriff.

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A few weeks later Brazel returned to collect some pieces of it, which he took to Roswell's sheriff, George Wilcox.

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"We don't know what his belief system was at this time," Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Sheriff Joseph Lombardo said.

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Other names that were declined included titles — such as General, Major and Sheriff — as well as the names Souljah, Tovia-Justyss, Isis and Saint.

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Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes said Casey did not say how he was able to survive in the woods for three days in the cold, rainy weather.

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Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo told reporters that Paddock hid his actions in the time leading up to the shootings, which is making the process of seeking answers more difficult.

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The sheriff's having a bad day. He forgot his badge at home.

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“I know that no words or medals can begin to repay the debt that we owe to these exceptional officers and to all of the policemen, the firefighters, federal agents, sheriffs, and EMTs [emergency medical technicians] who go to incredible lengths to fulfill their oaths to protect and to serve the American people,” said Lynch.

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