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bailiwick

/ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/

Meanings
  • noun

    A particular area of jurisdiction or responsibility that is under the control of a particular person or organization.

    - "The bailiwick of the lord of the manor extended over a large area of land."
    - "The company's bailiwick is the production and distribution of software."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈbeɪ.lɪ.wɪk/



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Synonyms

department , domain , jurisdiction , pale , sphere , territory , turf
Rhymes
Words rhyming with bailiwick
vicarrick , wickwick
Variants
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bailiwick , bailiwicks
Etymology
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Originated from the Old French word 'bailli' meaning 'bailiff' and 'wick' meaning 'district'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'bailiwick' is also used in sailing to refer to a small area of water that a ship is responsible for patrolling.

  2. The term was once used to refer to the area of control of a knight's feudal lord.


Related Concepts
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  1. jurisdiction: Related to the concept of jurisdiction, which refers to the legal authority or power of a court, government, or other organization to make and enforce decisions.

  2. domain: Related to the concept of domain, which refers to an area of control, influence, or expertise.


Culture
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The term 'bailiwick' has been used in various contexts in literature and art. In Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night', the term is used to describe the jurisdiction of Malvolio. In the novel 'The Three Musketeers', the term is used to describe the jurisdiction of the Musketeers.

How to Memorize "bailiwick"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map or diagram of a region, and visualize the areas of control or jurisdiction represented by different colors or symbols.
    - Visualize a bailiff in his court, making decisions and enforcing the law within his jurisdiction.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'bailiwick' with the word 'territory' or 'jurisdiction'.
    - Associate the word with the image of a map or a courtroom.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'BIGJURIS' to remember the meaning: Bailiwick Is A Jurisdiction In Someone's Responsibility.


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