1. The office, position, or term of service of a bailiff.
Usage: Formal; chiefly historical or legal contexts

Examples

• He was appointed to the bailiffship after years of service in the courts.
• The bailiffship carried significant responsibility for maintaining order in the district.
• During his bailiffship, he oversaw the collection of taxes and enforcement of local laws.
• The duties of the bailiffship included serving legal documents and managing court proceedings.
• She sought the bailiffship as a way to advance her career in public administration.