jurisdiction
ju
ˌʤʊ
joo
ris
rəs
rēs
dic
ˈdɪk
dik
tion
ʃən
shēn
/d‍ʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/

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

Examples
The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.
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