jurisdiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
The power or right to exercise authority.
The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɝɪz-/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ /d͡ʒʊəɹɪz-/ /d͡ʒɔːɹɪz-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jurisdiction.wav

Word forms

jurisdiction jurisdictions

Etymology

From Latin iūrisdictiō.

Synonyms

power authority disposition craft force might potence potency strength virtue Note: All terms are usually figurative. area arena bailiwick domain department discipline field jurisdiction lookout orbit province realm section sector sphere territory turf pale wheelhouse world oyer and terminer soc and sac

Related words

control

Derived words

agreement conferring jurisdiction appellate jurisdiction diversity jurisdiction federal question jurisdiction interjurisdiction interjurisdictional interjurisdictionally jurisdictional jurisdictionally jurisdiction clause jurisdictionless jurisdiction shopping jurisdictive multijurisdiction multijurisdictional original jurisdiction pendent jurisdiction personal jurisdiction secrecy jurisdiction subject matter jurisdiction summary jurisdiction supplemental jurisdiction universal jurisdiction voluntary jurisdiction

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