: a law-enforcement officer (such as a sheriff or marshal)
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Wyatt Earp was a famous American lawman of the Wild West.
as the rural county's chief lawman, the sheriff has to patrol a vast area with only minimal manpower
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Hosted by Hannity, the historical drama series will explore the true stories of the lawmen and outlaws of the Wild West, revealing how the events of the past led to the rise of modern law enforcement.
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 May 2024
While reform-minded sheriffs and district attorneys have won in major metro areas in recent years, O.C.’s top lawmen are proudly regressive Republicans — and voters love it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 May 2024
While reform-minded sheriffs and district attorneys have won in major metro areas in recent years, O.C.’s top lawmen are proudly regressive Republicans — and voters love it.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2024
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“Lawman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawman. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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lawman
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law·man
ˈlȯ-mən 
: a law-enforcement officer (as a sheriff or marshal)
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