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.

Synonyms
- jurisdiction
- district
- domain