noun
- The plural of bailiffship; the office, position, or term of service of a bailiff.
Usage: Chiefly historical or formal legal contexts.; Refers to the jurisdiction or authority held by a bailiff.
Examples
- Medieval bailiffships were granted to trusted nobles who administered justice in the king's name.
- The bailiffships in the county were reorganized under the new administrative reform.
- He held several bailiffships throughout his career in local government.
- The responsibilities of bailiffships included tax collection and law enforcement.
- Historical records document the transfer of bailiffships between families over generations.