jurisdiction

US /ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
UK /ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
"jurisdiction" picture
1.

管辖权, 司法权

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments

:
The court has jurisdiction over all civil cases in the state.
该法院对该州所有民事案件拥有管辖权
This matter falls outside our jurisdiction.
此事不在我们的管辖范围内。
2.

管辖范围, 辖区

the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments

:
The police have jurisdiction over crimes committed within the city limits.
警方对在城市范围内发生的犯罪拥有管辖权
The case was transferred to a different jurisdiction.
该案件被移交到不同的管辖区