Definition of Bailiwick

the district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction

Examples of Bailiwick in a sentence

The bailiwick was quiet as the bailiff patrolled.  🔊

Each section of the city was separated into a bailiwick.  🔊

Because his coworker was ill, the bailiff took temporary custody over his bailiwick.  🔊

His bailiwick was experiencing an increase in crime.  🔊

He received a promotion, and received his choice of bailiwick.  🔊

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