sher·iff 
/ˈʃerəf/ noun
plural sher·iffs /ˈʃerəf/ noun [count] 1 : an elected official who is in charge of enforcing the law in a county or town of the U.S. 2 Brit : the highest official in a county or shire in England or Wales who represents the king or queen and who attends ceremonies and has legal duties —called also High Sheriff 3 : the most important judge in a county or district in Scotland
