Bailiwick ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Bailiwick ( noun )

  1. The jurisdiction or authority of a bailiff.
  2. A specific field or area of expertise or responsibility.

Origin:

The origin of the word bailiwick is middle english. it comes from the old french word baillis, meaning "bailiff" and the middle english word wick, meaning "dwelling place or district".

Examples:

  1. The bailiwick of the court was to provide justice to the citizens.
  2. The mayor"s bailiwick was the city"s infrastructure.
  3. The teacher's bailiwick was mathematics, and he was considered an expert in the field.
  4. The bailiwick of the police was to maintain law and order.
  5. The bailiwick of the company was to design and manufacture automobiles.

(As a verb)

Bailiwick ( verb )

  1. The jurisdiction or authority of a bailiff.
  2. A specific field or area of expertise or responsibility.

Origin:

The origin of the word bailiwick is middle english. it comes from the old french word baillis, meaning "bailiff" and the middle english word wick, meaning "dwelling place or district".

Examples:

  1. The bailiwick of the court was to provide justice to the citizens.
  2. The mayor"s bailiwick was the city"s infrastructure.
  3. The teacher's bailiwick was mathematics, and he was considered an expert in the field.
  4. The bailiwick of the police was to maintain law and order.
  5. The bailiwick of the company was to design and manufacture automobiles.
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