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Jurisdiction
/dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/, /ˌdʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/Jurisdiction
01
the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements
jurisdiction
n
jurisdictional
adj
jurisdictional
adj
Example
The tribal council asserted jurisdiction over matters concerning land use within the reservation.
Local police do not have jurisdiction over crimes committed on federal property.
The Supreme Court clarified its jurisdiction in interpreting constitutional issues.
International law governs disputes between countries when jurisdiction is contested.
The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.
