sheriffdom

[ˈʃerɪfdəm]

sheriffdom Definition

• 1. the district or jurisdiction of a sheriff
• 2. the office or term of a sheriff

Using sheriffdom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sheriffdom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sheriffdom of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Scotland.

• Example

  He was appointed to the sheriffdom of Aberdeen.

• Example

  The sheriffdom of Glasgow and Strathkelvin covers a large area.

sheriffdom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sheriffdom

• county
• jurisdiction
• district

Phrases with sheriffdom

• hold a sheriffdom

  to be the sheriff of a particular district

  Example

  He held the sheriffdom of Fife for many years.

• sheriffdom court

  a court presided over by a sheriff

  Example

  The case was heard at the sheriffdom court in Dundee.

• sheriffdom town

  a town where the sheriff's court is located

  Example

  Perth is the sheriffdom town for Perthshire.

Origins of sheriffdom

from Middle English 'shire' meaning 'county' and 'reeve' meaning 'chief'

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Summary: sheriffdom in Brief

'Sheriffdom' [ˈʃerɪfdəm] refers to the district or jurisdiction of a sheriff, as well as the office or term of a sheriff. It is often used in Scotland, where it denotes a region presided over by a sheriff, such as 'The sheriffdom of Edinburgh.' 'Sheriffdom' also appears in phrases like 'hold a sheriffdom,' meaning to be the sheriff of a particular district.