jurisdiction
noun
the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
jurisdictionally
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a word derived from
jurisdiction.
Example Sentences
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I’m not convinced that trying to regulate on a global basis on a very rapidly moving technology that is jurisdictionally very nimble is going to be effective.
From Slate ● Dec. 28, 2018
"The problem is, the courts are handling it on a case-by-case basis. Nobody really understands what's going on jurisdictionally, and I think that's where Tim and Brendan ought to do real well."
From US News ● May 16, 2015
“It’s been broad-based jurisdictionally, and the declines have been greater than we had anticipated,” IGT Chief Executive Officer Patti Hart said during a March 26 investors call.
From BusinessWeek ● Apr. 3, 2014
