bailiwick

/ˈbeɪlɪˌwɪk/
noun
  1. A person's area of skill, knowledge, or authority; a special field or domain.
    • Asking for legal advice is not my bailiwick; you should talk to a lawyer.
    • She is a brilliant engineer, but cooking is definitely not her bailiwick.
    • The marketing department handles promotions, so that project falls within their bailiwick.
  2. The district or jurisdiction of a bailiff.
    • In medieval times, each bailiwick had its own local court.
    • The bailiff patrolled his bailiwick every morning to ensure order.
    • The sheriff's bailiwick covered three rural counties.
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