sheriffdom
- a word derived from sheriff.
Example Sentences
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Ms Webster also voiced concern that courts in the Grampian, Highland and Islands sheriffdom were being "side-lined" by the current failures.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023
This week it emerged future jury trials would be unable to proceed at five courts in the Grampian, Highland and Islands sheriffdom.
From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023
But although it was evident that it was against Harek's inclination, he allowed Asmund to take the sheriffdom according to the king's order.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
Argyllshire is a sheriffdom, and there are resident sheriffs-substitute at Inveraray, Campbeltown and Oban; courts are held also at Tobermory, Lochgilphead, Bowmore in Islay, and Dunoon.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" by Various
Clackmannan forms a sheriffdom with Stirling and Dumbarton shires, and a sheriff-substitute sits at Alloa.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
