Glossary entry

Norwegian term or phrase:

lensmannsbetjent

English translation:

Sheriff’s officer

Added to glossary by David Rumsey
Mar 27, 2018 20:56
6 yrs ago
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Norwegian term

lensmannsbetjent

Norwegian to English Law/Patents Law (general)
Han ble her forfulgt av lensmannsbetjent Svensson og innhentet.

I usually understood "lensmann" to be the equivalent of a "sheriff", but I am wondering if the "betjent" signifies that this is a level below sheriff, e.g. "sheriff's deputy"?
Proposed translations (English)
4 +2 police officer

Proposed translations

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police officer

True, lensmann is a little like a county sheriff, but much more than that, with magistrate functions among his or her many duties. A betjent at the lensmann office may be just a clerk, but clerks do not normally pursue the bad guys physically. Hence, just police officer would be my choice, as there is no direct equivalent post.
Peer comment(s):

agree Sven Petersson
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agree Michele Fauble
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