In medieval England, the senior law enforcement figure in a county was _________, who is today referred to as a sheriff.

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In medieval England, the senior law enforcement figure in a county was _________, who is today referred to as a sheriff.​

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The term used in medieval England to refer to the senior law enforcement figure in a county was "shire reeve," which evolved into the modern-day term "sheriff." The other options, such as constable, peace maker, and watch commander, were roles that existed during that time but were not equivalent to the authority and responsibilities of a shire reeve or sheriff.

In Medieval England, the Senior Law Enforcement Figure in a County