jurisdiction
Americannoun
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the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.
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power; authority; control.
He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area.
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the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority.
This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.
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the territory over which authority is exercised.
All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction.
noun
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the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws
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the exercise or extent of such right or power
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power or authority in general
Other Word Forms
- jurisdictional adjective
- jurisdictionally adverb
- jurisdictive adjective
- prejurisdiction noun
- superjurisdiction noun
Etymology
Origin of jurisdiction
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English, from Latin jūris dictiōn-, stem of jūris dictiō, literally, “a saying of law,” from jūris, genitive of jūs “law, right” ( jus 1 ( def. ) ) + dictiō “rhetorical delivery, a saying” ( diction ); replacing Middle English jurediccioun, from Old French juredicion, from Latin, as above
Example Sentences
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After a global backlash, Musk subsequently blocked Grok from generating such images in jurisdictions where it is illegal, but X still faces investigations and lawsuits around the world.
From BBC
"We have therefore challenged jurisdiction of the Florida court."
From BBC
Jeffery Jones commands the car rally task force and coordinates with local jurisdictions to gather intelligence and stay ahead of organizers.
For people living outside of protected jurisdictions, the burden of digital defense falls on the individual and whatever organizations might be willing to help, without the support of legislation or local government.
From Salon
In granting Exxon Mobil’s petition, the justices signaled that they are unclear whether they even have the jurisdiction to consider the case before it is presented to a jury.
From Los Angeles Times
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