high sheriff

noun — 3 senses

high sheriff

noun
1

A ceremonial officer associated with a county of England, Wales, or Northern Ireland.

2

The chief of a number of paid sheriffs in U.S. states who outranks and commands the others in their court-related functions.

3

An official who provides administrative services to the supreme and provincial courts.

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