Meaning of the word "concurrent jurisdiction" in English

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concurrent jurisdiction

US /kənˌkɜːr.ənt dʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /kənˌkɜːr.ənt dʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the authority of more than one court to hear a case

Example:
The case involved both federal and state laws, leading to concurrent jurisdiction.
The legal team argued for concurrent jurisdiction to allow for more options.
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