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The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.

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  1. n. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.
  2. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty. It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall have election of sheriff in every shire where the shrievalty is not of inheritance. Blackstone.
  3. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff;sheriffalty.It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall have election ofsheriff in every shire where the shrievalty is not of inheritance.Blackstone.
  4. n. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.