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- DictionaryJu·ris·dic·tion/ˌjo͝orəsˈdikSHən/
noun
- 1. the official power to make legal decisions and judgments: "federal courts had no jurisdiction over the case"
Jurisdiction means having a legal right over something. A court can have jurisdiction over a legal question, and a government can have jurisdiction over another country or territory. Even your parents could be said to have jurisdiction over you while you're under 18.
JURISDICTION meaning: 1 : the power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.; 2 : the power or right to govern an area.
jurisdiction, in law, the authority of a court to hear and determine cases. This authority is constitutionally based.
Definition of jurisdiction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.
5 days ago · noun. 1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 2. power; authority; control. He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. 3. the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority.
Jurisdiction (from Latin juris 'law' + dictio 'speech' or 'declaration') is the legal term for the legal authority granted to a legal entity to enact justice. In federations like the United States, the concept of jurisdiction applies at multiple levels (e.g., local, state, and federal).
