bailiffwick

/ˈbeɪlɪfwɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A term historically used to describe a region or territory under the jurisdiction of a bailiff or a steward, particularly in medieval England.

“The bailiffwick of the manor was subject to the authority of the local lord.”

Synonyms

  • feudal domain
  • manor

Antonyms

  • autonomy
  • freedom