jurisdiction
Pronunciation
/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/, /ˌdʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "jurisdiction"in English

Jurisdiction
01

the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.
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