What is another word for Shrievalty?
Pronunciation: [ʃɹˈiːvə͡lti] (IPA) 
Shrievalty is a term that refers to the office or tenure of a sheriff. Other terms that can be used synonymously with shrievalty include shrievalship, sheriffdom, and sheriffalty. Sheriffship is also an acceptable synonym for shrievalty, as is the phrase-office of sheriff. The term sheriffate can also be used synonymously with shrievalty, although it is less commonly used. Additionally, the term sheriffcy can be used in the same context. All of these terms describe the same idea of the position of a sheriff and the administration of justice within a certain geographical area.
