Jurisdiction

Quick meaning: Jurisdiction is a noun meaning The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

Meaning

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

More Meanings

1. The power or right to exercise authority.
2. The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
3. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
4. The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Example Sentences

legal jurisdiction

outside the jurisdiction of

The case falls outside the court’s jurisdiction.

Police officers have no jurisdiction in that district.

Word Forms

• jurisdictions

Synonyms for jurisdiction

Depending on context, synonyms include power, authority, disposition, craft, force, might.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include law, purview, jurisprudence, judiciary, judicature, judicial.

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