sheriffdom

Meanings

• noun

  The territory under the jurisdiction of a sheriff.

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Variants

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sheriff , sheriffdom , sheriffdoms , sheriffs

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Etymology

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Originating from the Old English 'scerif' meaning 'service' or 'office' and the Old French 'domaine' meaning 'domain' or 'territory'.

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Trivia

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1. The title 'sheriff' dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, originally meaning 'shire reeve' or 'reeve of the shire'.

2. In some parts of England, the term 'sheriffdom' is still used to refer to a county or administrative district.

3. The Sheriff of Nottingham is a famous character from Robin Hood legends, who is often portrayed as an corrupt and ineffective law enforcer.

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Related Concepts

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1. jurisdiction: The legal authority of a court, government, or other entity to administer justice and make binding decisions.

2. law enforcement: The prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.

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Culture

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In medieval England, a sheriffdom referred to the territorial jurisdiction of a sheriff, who was responsible for maintaining law and order, collecting taxes, and supervising local courts. The term has since been used in various contexts, including historical fiction and fantasy literature.

How to Memorize "sheriffdom"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sheriff's badge or insignia, representing the jurisdiction and authority of a sheriffdom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'sheriffdom' with the concept of 'territory' or 'jurisdiction'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'sheriff' comes from 'service' and 'domaine' comes from 'domain'.

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