English Explanatory Dictionary

personal jurisdiction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. in the law of civil procedure, the ability of a court to hear a case brought against a party stemming from that party's presence, activities, or contacts within a specified set of geographical boundaries, usually the borders of a county, state, or nation.

Word forms

personal jurisdiction personal jurisdictions

Related words

minimum contacts subject matter jurisdiction
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