Definition of Bailiwick
Bailiwick
Bail·i·wick
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A person's area of expertise or responsibility.
e.g. The new manager's bailiwick was overseeing the marketing department.
(noun)
the jurisdiction (area of control/authority) of a law enforcement officer such as a bailiff, or the office held by such an officer;
e.g. He maintains law and order in his bailiwick by enforcing strict punishments.
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