Definitions for: Shrievalty

Webster (1913) Definition: Shriev"al*ty, n. [Contr. from sheriffalty. See
Shrieve, n. Sheriff.]
The office, or sphere of jurisdiction, of a sheriff;
sheriffalty.

It was ordained by 28 Edward I that the people shall
have election of sheriff in every shire where the
shrievalty is not of inheritance. --Blackstone.