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Webster 1913 Edition

Sherif

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Sher′eef

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Sher′if

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Noun.
[Ar.
sherīf
noble, holy, n., a prince.]
A member of an Arab princely family descended from Mohammed through his son-in-law Ali and daughter Fatima. The Grand Shereef is the governor of Mecca.

Webster 1828 Edition

Sherif

SHER'IF

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Noun.
An officer in each county, to whom is entrusted the execution of the laws. In England, sherifs are appointed by the king. In the United States, sherifs are elected by legislature or by the citizens, or appointed and commissioned by the executive of the state. The office of sherif in England is judicial and ministerial. In the United States it is mostly or wholly ministerial. The sherif, by himself or his deputies, executes civil and criminal process throughout the county, has charge of the jail and prisoners, attends courts and keeps the peace.

Definition 2024

sherif

sherif

See also: shérif

English

Noun

sherif ‎(plural sherifs)

  1. Alternative form of shereef

Spanish

Noun

sherif m ‎(plural sherifs)

  1. sherrif

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