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jurisdiction
[ joor-is-dik-shuhn ]
noun
- the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
- power; authority; control:
He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area.
- the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority:
This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.
- the territory over which authority is exercised:
All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction.
jurisdiction
/ ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən /
noun
- the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws
- the exercise or extent of such right or power
- power or authority in general
Derived Forms
- ˌjurisˈdictionally, adverb
- ˌjurisˈdictive, adjective
- ˌjurisˈdictional, adjective
Other Words From
- juris·diction·al adjective
- juris·dictive adjective
- juris·diction·al·ly adverb
- preju·ris·diction noun
- super·juris·diction noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of jurisdiction1
Word History and Origins
Origin of jurisdiction1
Example Sentences
The Charlottesville Police did indeed have jurisdiction over the Phi Kappa Psi house.
APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION: This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
He said something that applies to cops of whatever race in whatever jurisdiction.
You are in the jurisdiction of the starostie, and I am grand officer of the crown, and grand cordon of the White Eagle.
The department has no jurisdiction over atomic energy secrets.
It's a certainty that they will be captured if they spend that money at any trading-post within our jurisdiction.
Thirdly, that great damages result because of the division of jurisdiction between the Audiencia and captain-general.
Was it to be still part of the Portuguese monarchy, with a separate supreme jurisdiction civil and criminal under the Prince?
Therefore, Bland concluded that Parliament technically had no jurisdiction over the American colonies.
The unusual political status of a city, completely independent of county jurisdiction, was originated at this time also.
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