History
The name derives from Old French and formerly was synonymous with Provost, with several officials holding this role often at the appointment of the Church.
The jurisdiction of a bailie is called a bailiary (alt. bailiery).
The office of bailie was eliminated in law in Scotland in 1975 and today the position of bailie is a courtesy title.
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