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Jurisdiction

noun

/ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Meaning

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

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.

The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

authority, power, control, domain, command

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authority, power, control, domain

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authority, control, power, command

powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness, incapacity

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powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness

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powerlessness, incapacity

legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction

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legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction

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legal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture...

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; grip.

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.