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   Ju·ris·dic·tion

   /ˌjo͝orəsˈdikSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the official power to make legal decisions and judgments: "federal courts had no jurisdiction over the case" authoritycontrolpowerdominionruleadministrationcommandswayleadershipsovereigntyascendancyhegemonymasterysayinfluence
   • ▪ the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments: "the claim will be within the jurisdiction of the industrial tribunal"
   • ▪ a system of law courts; a judicature: "in some jurisdictions there is a mandatory death sentence for murder"
   • ▪ the territory or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends: "several different tax jurisdictions" territoryregionprovincedistrictareazonedomainrealmorbitspherehistorical:sokeleet

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French jurediction, from Latin jurisdictio(n-), from jus, jur- ‘law’ + dictio ‘saying’ (from dicere ‘say’).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › jurisdictionJurisdiction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of jurisdiction as the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law, or the limits or territory within which it is exercised. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

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   What does jurisdiction mean in law?

   • Jurisdiction is the term that refers to the limits of a legal authority. It can refer to both political territories and geographic regions, as well as the types of legal matters over which a legal body has authority. A formally authorized legal body is a court, political or governmental office, and in many situations, law enforcement agency.

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   What is territorial jurisdiction?

   • Territorial Jurisdiction refers to the authority a court has over cases within its specific geographical territory. If the court lacks territorial jurisdiction, it does not have the authority to make a ruling, or to hand down a sentence.

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   What is a court of general jurisdiction?

   • Courts of general jurisdiction have authority to hear any type of case within its geographical and governmental jurisdiction, except where prohibited by law. These courts are often called “district courts,” or “superior courts,” depending on the state.

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   What is a question of jurisdiction?

   • Questions of jurisdiction are generally technical legal matters. The most important ones include which court will hear a given case and which law-enforcement agency can get involved. But although they may seem like mere technicalities, jurisdictional matters sometimes turn out to be all-important in the final outcome.

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › jurisdictionJURISDICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Jurisdiction is the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. It can also refer to the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority, or the territory over which it is exercised.

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6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › jurisdictionJURISDICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jurisdiction is the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments, or the area where a set of laws or rules must be obeyed. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and collocations of jurisdiction with Cambridge Dictionary.

7. legaldictionary.net › jurisdictionJurisdiction - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

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   Dec 13, 2015 · Jurisdiction is the authority of a court to hear and decide legal cases based on the subject matter, the geographical region, and the parties involved. Learn about the types of jurisdiction, how to determine which court has jurisdiction, and the consequences of lacking jurisdiction.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › jurisdictionJurisdiction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionjurisdiction noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Jurisdiction is the authority that an official organization has to make legal decisions about somebody/something. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and synonyms.

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    Jurisdiction is the legal term for the legal authority granted to a legal entity to enact justice. Learn about the different types and sources of jurisdiction, such as international, municipal, and supranational, and how they interact with each other.