shrievalty
the office, term, or jurisdiction of a sheriff.
Origin of shrievalty
1- Also called sheriffalty.
Words Nearby shrievalty
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How to use shrievalty in a sentence
In 1855, however, he was unexpectedly called upon to discharge the duties of the shrievalty.
Norfolk Annals | Charles MackieHe also acquainted T. M. Pearce with his intention of declining the shrievalty in the event of its being conferred on him.
Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady Montefiore, Volume I | Sir Moses MontefioreTwice Watt was requested to undertake the honor of the shrievalty; in 1803 that of Staffordshire, and in Pg.
James Watt | Andrew CarnegieIn the first row stood Monceux, in all the pomp of his shrievalty, with his councilmen and aldermen.
Robin Hood | Paul CreswickThe shrievalty of the County Palatine has always been esteemed the blue riband of shrievalties.
Recollections of a Busy Life | William B. Forwood
British Dictionary definitions for shrievalty
/ (ˈʃriːvəltɪ) /
the office or term of office of a sheriff
the jurisdiction of a sheriff
Origin of shrievalty
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