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bailiwick

/ˈbeɪlɪwɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does bailiwick mean?

noun

A particular area of activity or expertise in which someone is skilled or has authority; a sphere of influence or control.

Example

"The professor's bailiwick was medieval history, and he was an expert in the subject."

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