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bailiwick (s) (noun), bailiwicks (pl)
1. A district over which a bailiff, or court attendant, has authority: Jerome, an officer of the bailiwick, is responsible for guarding prisoners when they are in the district courtroom.
2. A person's field of knowledge, work, interest, or authority: Mariam said her bailiwick is not being a public speaker; however, it is the bailiwick of her sister.

Lance's bailiwick is a successful writer of novels.

A specific area of interest, authority, or skill.
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bailiwick, bailiwicks
A person's particular field of skill, knowledge, interest, or authority. (1)
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