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Sheriff

Noun: A law enforcement officer in a county, responsible for maintaining peace and order.

Example: The sheriff arrested the thief and brought him to justice.

Noun: (Historical) In medieval England, an administrative officer of a shire, appointed by the Crown.

Example: During the Anglo-Saxon period, the sheriff had the duty to collect taxes in his shire.

Noun: (US) A popular character in Western movies and literature, often portrayed as a courageous and skilled gunslinger.

Example: Billy the Kid was one of the most famous sheriffs in the Wild West.

Noun: (Canada, informal) In Canada, a sheriff is a local official responsible for enforcing court orders and providing security in courtrooms.

Example: The sheriff escorted the witness into the courtroom.

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