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jurisdiction

ju·ris·dic·tion

UK/d͡ʒʊəɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ US/d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ fairly common

noun

1.

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

  • “courts having jurisdiction in this district”
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2.

in law; the territory within which power can be exercised

Origin

Borrowed from Latin iūrisdictiō.

Phrases

  • agreement conferring jurisdiction
  • appellate jurisdiction
  • diversity jurisdiction
  • federal question jurisdiction
  • jurisdiction clause
  • jurisdiction shopping
  • original jurisdiction
  • pendent jurisdiction

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