(Britain, except Scotland) (High Sheriff) An official of a shire or county office, responsible for carrying out court orders, law enforcement and other duties.

To carry out the duties of a sheriff

plural of sheriff

An English surname originating as an occupation.

plural of sheriff clerk

plural of sheriff officer

(Scotland) An officer of the Scottish sheriff court, responsible for serving documents and enforcing court orders within a sheriffdom.

(Scotland) The registrar of the Scottish sheriff's court, who has charge of its records.

(UK, law, historical) A sheriff appointed by the sole authority of the Crown, without a nomination by the judges in the exchequer.

plural of sheriff-depute