1. a deputy sheriff who serves as the chief assistant to a sheriff
Usage: law enforcement

Examples

• The undersheriff managed the daily operations of the sheriff’s department.
• When the sheriff was out of town, the undersheriff took charge of the investigation.
• She was promoted from deputy to undersheriff after ten years of service.
• The undersheriff coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during the search.
• As undersheriff, he was responsible for supervising the patrol officers.
• The county appointed a new undersheriff to assist with administrative duties.