Jurisdiction - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn|
Brit.
|ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n|
noun
- (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
courts having jurisdiction in this district
- in law; the territory within which power can be exercisedExtra examples
The court has jurisdiction over most criminal offenses.
His attorney claimed the court lacked jurisdiction in this matter.
The matter falls outside the jurisdiction of this court.
He was arrested in another jurisdiction.
That case is under the jurisdiction of this court.
The committee has jurisdiction over all tax measures.
It is within the councils jurisdiction to sell council houses to tenants.
He has sole jurisdiction of the area.
The arbitrators had exceeded their jurisdiction.
Word forms
noun
singular: jurisdiction
plural: jurisdictions
singular: jurisdiction
plural: jurisdictions
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