Jurisdiction

Meaning

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Example Sentences

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.

The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

Synonyms

authority, power, control, domain, command

Entry 1

authority, power, control, domain

Entry 2

authority, control, power, command

Antonyms

powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness, incapacity

Entry 1

powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness

Entry 2

powerlessness, incapacity

Collocations

legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction

Entry 1

legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction

Entry 2

legal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction