lawman
an officer of the law, as a sheriff or police officer.
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How to use lawman in a sentence
By almost any standard, Shawn Henry has been a successful lawman.
Outgoing FBI Cybercop Warns of a “Grossly Underappreciated” Threat | Eli Lake | April 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTLike Olyphant, he had his first big break as a lawman, albeit a corrupt one, in the FX series The Shield.
Justified: Talking to Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins | Allen Barra | April 5, 2011 | THE DAILY BEASTBut Tucson's top lawman is winning liberal raves for his handling of Arizona's shooting spree.
Can this lawman save his hide and win the heart of the beautiful Ava (Joelle Carter)?
The federal civil-rights case against notorious Arizona lawman Joe Arpaio may not be his biggest legal headache.
Now as I am called lawman of this country, it would not be seemly for me to break the law by harbouring outlaws.
Grettir The Strong | UnknownAll the magnates were there from all parts of the country, and he soon met with Skapti the lawman and had some talk with him.
Grettir The Strong | UnknownThis honest saying warmed my heart to him somewhat, and weary enough of his lawman's work this warrior looked.
Wulfric the Weapon Thane | Charles W. WhistlerThen he sought Folkvid the lawman, with whom lived his half-sister Cecilia, and told him the same story.
Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) | Charles MorrisAt this Alpin held speech with Dovenald the lawman, and his face grew sullen in disappointment.
The Thirsty Sword | Robert Leighton
British Dictionary definitions for lawman
/ (ˈlɔːmən) /
mainly US an officer of the law, such as a policeman or sheriff
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