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jurisdiction

Pronunciation: /d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/

The English word “jurisdiction” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
  2. The power or right to exercise authority.
  3. The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
  4. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
  5. The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin iūrisdictiō.

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