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lawman
noun law·man \ˈlȯ-mən\
: someone (such as a sheriff or marshal) whose job is to make sure that people obey the law
Full Definition of LAWMAN
: a law-enforcement officer (as a sheriff or marshal)
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First Known Use of LAWMAN
1944
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