jurisdiction
noun
the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
jurisdictions
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pluralof jurisdiction.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Such moves by governments added to the market pressures on businesses to move their headquarters, plants and bank accounts to business-friendly jurisdictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
That concession would depend on the agreement of the provinces, which are in control of the alcohol in their respective jurisdictions.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The San Francisco Standard found at least 39 Flock contracts have been cancelled in 2026 so far, and community activists across the country continue to push for jurisdictions to ditch more.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Their proposed legislation also would ensure that anyone who sues over the fire doesn’t have to pay state taxes on any settlement, and that local jurisdictions are responsible for pest extermination efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
In fact, most jurisdictions in the country had no mechanism for reporting whether a driver had been on a phone, even talking, let alone texting.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
