Shriev"al*ty (?), n. [Contr. from sheriffalty. See Shrieve, n. Sheriff.]

The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff; sheriffalty.

It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall have election of sheriff in every shire where the shrievalty is not of inheritance. Blackstone.

 

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