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jurisdiction - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • oust: It is not possible to oust the jurisdiction of the court in any way.
  • invoke: However, a challenge to this decision could be effected by invoking the wardship jurisdiction of the High Court.
  • exercise: The Lord of the Manor also exercised jurisdiction over his tenants by a system of manorial courts.

Preposition: over

  • dispute: The English courts shall have sole jurisdiction over any disputes arising from the Website.

Adjective modifier

  • non-exclusive: Both parties agree to submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Courts.
  • exclusive: The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising from these sites.
  • competent: To sue and be sued in all courts of competent jurisdiction.
  • inherent: Points of interest 1. Amendment of pleadings; Registrar's inherent jurisdiction.
  • offshore: Whatever your current status we can always arrange offshore facilities for you in whatever offshore jurisdiction you choose.
  • applicable: These procedures and rules may need to be modified to comply with any statutory requirements in the applicable jurisdiction.

Modifies a noun

  • clause: The High Court upheld an exclusive jurisdiction clause, thereby giving itself jurisdiction to hear a dispute.

Noun used with modifier

  • low-tax: Cyprus is a sophisticated low-tax jurisdiction with a wide network of double tax treaties.
  • admiralty: Admiralty jurisdiction was also exercised by Vice-Admiralty courts in the maritime counties of England and Wales and in the overseas dominions of the Crown.
  • wardship: However, a challenge to this decision could be effected by invoking the wardship jurisdiction of the High Court.

Possessives

  • adjudicator: Now, it isn't unusual to challenge the adjudicator's jurisdiction.

Preposition: of

  • court: For any dispute, you agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of The Province of Ontario.
  • incorporation: The ability to reduce tax exposure of the Entity should be considered when choosing the jurisdiction of incorporation.
  • adjudicator: The jurisdiction of the Adjudicator is derived from contract.
  • tribunal: Those are matters within the jurisdiction of the arbitral tribunal.
  • magistrate: It forced distillers to sell only to licensed retailers and brought gin-shops under the jurisdiction of local magistrates.

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