1. the jurisdictions or territories under the authority of wardens
Usage: archaic; historical

Examples

• The medieval wardenries were established to maintain order along the Scottish border.
• Each of the wardenries had its own customs and administrative practices.
• The king appointed officials to oversee the various wardenries in the northern counties.
• Border disputes often arose between neighboring wardenries.
• The wardenries served as important defensive positions during times of conflict.