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noun
- 1. the official power to make legal decisions and judgements: "the English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants" Similar
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1. : the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. a matter that falls within the court's jurisdiction. 2. a. : the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate. b. : the power or right to exercise authority : control. 3. : the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised. jurisdictional.
Dec 13, 2015 · Jurisdiction is the authority granted by law to the courts to rule on legal matters and render judgments, according to the subject matter of the case, and the geographical region in which the issue took place.
JURISDICTION definition: 1. the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments : 2. the…. Learn more.
JURISDICTION meaning: 1. the authority of a court or official organization to make decisions and judgments : 2. the…. Learn more.
noun. 1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 2. power; authority; control. He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. 3. the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority. This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.
Jurisdiction definition: the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.. See examples of JURISDICTION used in a sentence.
Jurisdiction, in law, the constitutionally based authority of a court to hear and determine cases. Examples of judicial jurisdiction are appellate jurisdiction, concurrent jurisdiction, federal or state jurisdiction, territorial jurisdiction, and summary jurisdiction.
