Rechercher
Jurisdiction
/dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/, /ˌdʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/Jurisdiction
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juridiction
the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements
Exemple
The decision comes under the jurisdiction of the board of directors.
The new policy comes under the jurisdiction of the legal department.
Public outcry led to the abolition of the gas chamber as a form of capital punishment in many jurisdictions.
In some jurisdictions, firing squads were employed as a means of capital punishment before more humane methods were adopted.
Law enforcement agencies are responsible for policing criminal activities within their jurisdiction.
