sheriffdom

sheriffdom
a) The regions in which a sheriff has authority.

Crossing the river got him beyond his old nemesis sheriffdom and into the territory of a more liberal authority.

b) The office, or period of office, of a sheriff.

His sheriffdom began with his election and ended with his death.


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