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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It is one of around 40 similar suits brought by cities, states, tribes and other local jurisdictions, modeled on successful litigation against tobacco and opioid producers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
The reason that automatic promotion spots are handed to the champions in the West and Southwest is simply because there are more men's football teams registered in those jurisdictions - because more people live there.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
She said that 21 California jurisdictions, including Sacramento and San Francisco counties, have implemented binding arbitration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Other jurisdictions like Montana and San Francisco are weighing their own taxes on second homes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
In fact, in some jurisdictions, individuals may “choose” to go to jail as a way to reduce their debt burdens, a practice that has been challenged as unconstitutional.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
