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PRONUNCIATION OF SHERIFFDOM

sheriffdom  [ˈʃɛrɪfdəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHERIFFDOM

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sheriffdom is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHERIFFDOM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sheriffdom

A sheriffdom is a judicial district in Scotland. Since 1 January 1975, there have been six sheriffdoms.

Definition of sheriffdom in the English dictionary

The definition of sheriffdom in the dictionary is a judicial district.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHERIFFDOM


Adam
ˈædəm
chefdom
ˈʃɛfdəm
chiefdom
ˈtʃiːfdəm
corundum
kəˈrʌndəm
fandom
ˈfændəm
fiefdom
ˈfiːfdəm
freedom
ˈfriːdəm
kingdom
ˈkɪŋdəm
madam
ˈmædəm
madame
ˈmædəm
memorandum
ˌmɛməˈrændəm
random
ˈrændəm
referendum
ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm
seldom
ˈsɛldəm
selfdom
ˈsɛlfdəm
serfdom
ˈsɜːfdəm
tandem
ˈtændəm
wifedom
ˈwaɪfdəm
wisdom
ˈwɪzdəm
Wyndham
ˈwɪndəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHERIFFDOM

shereef
shereefian
shergottite
sheria
sheriat
Sheridan
sherif
sheriff
sheriff court
sheriffalty
sheriffship
sherifian
sherlock
Sherman
sheroot
sherpa
sherries
Sherriff
Sherrington
sherris

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHERIFFDOM

animal kingdom
at random
Christendom
condom
conventional wisdom
degree of freedom
dom
dukedom
earldom
Edom
kaiserdom
martyrdom
Old Kingdom
plant kingdom
popedom
pseudorandom
Radom
Sodom
stardom
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Synonyms and antonyms of sheriffdom in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sheriffdom» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHERIFFDOM

Find out the translation of sheriffdom to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sheriffdom from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sheriffdom» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

sheriffdom
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sheriffdom
570 millions of speakers

English

sheriffdom
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

sheriffdom
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

sheriffdom
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

sheriffdom
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sheriffdom
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sheriffdom
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Sheriffdom
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sheriffdom
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sheriffdom
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

sheriffdom
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

sheriffdom
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sheriffdom
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sheriffdom
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

sheriffdom
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

शेरीफडोम
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sheriffdom
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sheriffdom
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sheriffdom
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

sheriffdom
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sheriffdom
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

sheriffdom
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

sheriffdom
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

sheriff
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

sheriffdom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sheriffdom

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERIFFDOM»

The term «sheriffdom» is used very little and occupies the 158.971 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHERIFFDOM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sheriffdom

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHERIFFDOM»

Discover the use of sheriffdom in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sheriffdom and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Sheriffdom of Clackmannan; a Sketch of Its History with ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
James Wallace, 2010
2
Records of the Burgh of Prestwick in the Sheriffdom of Ayr, ...
With an Appendix and Illustrative Notes Prestwick, Scotland John Fullartoun. )'- BURGH OF PRESTWICK IN THE SHERIFFDOM OF AYR MCCCCLXX- MDCCLXXXII i.
Prestwick, Scotland, John Fullartoun, 1834
3
Treatise on the Offices of Justice of Peace; Constable; ...
y P y y y ;';;5'A“' The sheriffdom of Edinburgh the sum of £3183: 8s. , C. L S cots money, monthly. The sheriffdom of Haddington, the sum of £2782 : 6s. The sheriffdom of Berwick, the sum of £2813 : 1s. The sheriffdom of Roxburgh, the sum of ...
Gilbert Hutcheson, 1815
4
The Public General Acts
The counties of Sutherland and Caithness are hereby disunited, and shall no longer constitute one sheriffdom ; and the counties of Orkney and Shetland, the office of sheriff whereof is now vacant, shall be and are hereby united with the county ...
Great Britain, 1869
5
The Poor Law Magazine and Journal of Public Health for Scotland
Sheriffdom of Mid-Lothian, Linlithgow, Haddington, and Peebles to be calltd the Sheriffdom of Vie Lothians and Peebles. — So soon as the counties of Mid- Lothian, Linlithgow, and Iladdington are united as hereinbefore provided they shall ...
‎1872
6
The Laws and Acts Made in the First Parliament of Our Most ...
The Sheriffdom of Haddingtailn, the sum of two thousand seven hundred, and eighty two pounds six shillings. The Sheriffdom of Berwick, the sum of two thousand eight hundred and thirteen pounds, one shining. * Thesheriffdom of Rexbargh.
Scotland, 1685
7
The Public General Statutes
Sheriffdom of Mid-Lothian, Linlithgow, Haddington, and Peebles, what to be called. Counties of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright to be united with the county of Dumfries. County of Dumbarton to be united with the county of Stirling, and county of ...
Great Britain, 1870
8
The Annals of King James and King Charles the First: 1612 - 1642
Far the Sheriffdom os For- car. 14, Anno * Lord Treasure'r, momen] of Law/fie, and 1638- A's- TWN Magi/l Of Gawflo'm'dde/L For the cfdr, the Earlsos Mmrotsiz, Kingorn, and Sour/r'- m , m *Sherissd0rn Of PeebIeJ, and Etm'ckForcstz the * Uk,  ...
Thomas Frankland, 1681
9
Notitia parliamentaria: or, An history of the counties, ...
SherifFdom of Aberdeen, Archibald Marquis of Argyle. SherifFdom of Fife and Kinross, Sir Alexander Gibson. SherifFdom of Perth, Sir Edward Rodes, one of his Highness's Council in Scotland. SherifFdom of Inverness, Coll. Thomas Fitch.
Browne Willis, 1750
10
Some Old Families: A Contribution to the Genealogical ...
Testament Testamentar and Inventory of the goods, &c., which pertained to the deceased James Wilkie brother to Robert Wilkie portioner of Ratho-byres, within the parish thereof and Sheriffdom of Edinburgh, who died 14 September 1603 ...
‎2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHERIFFDOM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sheriffdom is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sheriff William F. Lunny passes away suddenly while on holiday
Hamilton is the largest court in the Sheriffdom of South Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway and at the time was manned by seven Sheriffs. As a Motherwell boy ... «Scottish Daily Record, May 15»
2
Sheriff William Francis Lunny
Hamilton is the largest court in the sheriffdom of south Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway and at the time was manned by seven sheriffs. As a Motherwell boy ... «Herald Scotland, May 15»
3
Faculty concerned over use of summary sheriffs in FAIs
The Faculty notes that the expectation expressed in the explanatory notes to the Bill is that most inquiries will continue to be held in the sheriffdom connected ... «Scottish Legal News, May 15»
4
Girl Guides leader joins Sue Bruce on Honours list
Personal secretary, business manager, Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders, Scottish Government. For services to Law and Order and to charity. (Livingston). «Edinburgh Evening News, Dec 14»
5
New Year's Honours: Full list of Scots who are being recognised
Personal secretary Business manager, Sheriffdom of Lothian and Borders, Scottish Government. For services to Law and Order and to Charity. (Livingston, West ... «stv.tv, Dec 14»
6
New sheriffs can keep Haddington court open, say campaigners
If Haddington Sheriff Court closes, East Lothian will become the only local authority area in the Lothian and Borders Sheriffdom without a sheriff court within its ... «East Lothian Courier, Dec 14»
7
First arrests hours after drink drive limit changes
Representatives of both services and from the road safety charity Brake were invited to speak at this year's Sheriffdom of North Strathclyde annual conference ... «Glasgow Evening Times, Dec 14»
8
Reforms should lead to improved system
Another notable increase in the sheriff's power is the ability to grant an interdict (or injunction) which extends beyond the boundaries of a particular sheriffdom. «Scotsman, Nov 14»
9
Sheriff Liddle claims courts in crisis
... not able to accommodate a sheriff and jury case within these timescales then the Crown will take it up in to the nearest available court within the Sheriffdom.”. «Deadline News, Oct 14»
10
“International crime operating in our midst” says city councillor
Mr Crockett said: “I believe half the recorded crime in Scotland happens within the Sheriffdom of Greater Glasgow, but some of the more serious crime might be ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Aug 14»

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