Definition & Meaning of "jurisdiction"in English

Jurisdiction

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

singular

not gender specific

Examples

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

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