noun
- the office, jurisdiction, or tenure of a sheriff
Usage: formal; legal
Examples
- He was appointed to the shrievalty of the county last year.
- The shrievalty carries significant responsibilities for law enforcement.
- During his shrievalty, crime rates decreased substantially.
- The medieval shrievalty included tax collection duties.
- She held the shrievalty for three consecutive terms.
- The shrievalty encompasses both ceremonial and practical functions.