Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bailliage

noun

/ˈbeɪlɪɪdʒ/

Definition

The district or jurisdiction of a bailiff; the area governed by a bailiff.

Examples

The bailliage was responsible for local law enforcement and administration.
In medieval France, the bailliage played a crucial role in local governance.
Each bailliage had a bailiff who oversaw various affairs, including tax collection.

Meaning

Bailliage refers to a specific administrative or judicial district historically governed by a bailiff, which is a type of local official. In many contexts, it can denote both the office held by the bailiff and the geographical area under his or her control.