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Shrievalty
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What's The Definition Of Shrievalty?Synonyms | Synonyms for Shrievalty: Related Terms | Find terms related to Shrievalty: See Also | Shrievalty In Webster's Dictionary \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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