A bailiwick (/ ˈbeɪlɪwɪk / ⓘ) [1] is usually the area of jurisdiction of a bailiff, and once also applied to territories in which a privately appointed bailiff exercised the sheriff 's functions under a royal or imperial writ. The district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction. See examples of bailiwick used in a sentence. Bailiwick synonyms, bailiwick pronunciation, bailiwick translation, english dictionary definition of bailiwick A person's specific area of interest, skill, or authority. “bailiwick” is often used in more formal or literary contexts when referring to an area of authority or expertise
It has both a legal connotation, rooted in its historical background, and a modern usage that can apply broadly to any person’s sphere of expertise. Bailiwick in british english (ˈbeɪlɪwɪk) noun 1 Law the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction Definition of bailiwick noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. A bailiwick refers to the specific area or jurisdiction where a bailiff operates
