sheriffdomとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

sheriffdom (複数形 sheriffdoms)

1. 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.

2. The office, or period of office, of a sheriff.

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

同意語

• sheriffalty
• shrievalty