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Meaning of the word jurisdiction in English

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jurisdiction

US /ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments

Example:
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The court has jurisdiction over all civil cases in the state.
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This matter falls outside our jurisdiction.
Synonym:
authoritypowercontroldominionsway
2.

the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments

Example:
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The police have jurisdiction over crimes committed within the city limits.
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The case was transferred to a different jurisdiction.
Synonym:
territoryarearegiondistrictdomain
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Related Word:
jurisdictionalconcurrent jurisdictionoriginal jurisdiction