Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Bailiwicks

👉 In Hindu mythology, a bailiwick is a small kingdom or state. It was created by Brahma to protect the world from destruction caused by the demon king Ravana. The word "bailiwick" comes from the Sanskrit word "bali," meaning "to protect." This term has become synonymous with the concept of sovereignty and power, often associated with a monarch's authority over his or her subjects.

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