1. the office, position, or jurisdiction of a warden
Usage: formal; administrative
2. the territory or district under a warden’s authority
Usage: historical; administrative

Examples

• The wardenry of the forest preserve required extensive knowledge of wildlife management.
• His wardenry extended over several counties in the northern region.
• The medieval wardenry was responsible for maintaining order along the border.
• She accepted the wardenry of the prison with great responsibility.
• The wardenry included oversight of all park facilities and staff.
• Documents from 1485 describe the boundaries of the wardenry in detail.