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shrievalty

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  1. 1. n. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: webster
  3. 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. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty. Source: ecdict

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