Definition of "lawman" []

• A law officer, such as a sheriff or marshal. (noun)

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• "The three-term lawman once dubbed "America's Sheriff" was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 5 1/2 years in prison."
• "The three-term lawman was convicted in 2009 and sentenced to 5½ years in prison."
• "At the time, Kellog's sponsored the WILD BILL HICKOK television series with Madison starring as tghe titled lawman and Devine as his pal, Jingles."