Jurisdiction Definition

jo͝orĭs-dĭkshən
jurisdictions
noun
jurisdictions
The right of a court to hear a particular case, based on the scope of its authority over the type of case and the parties to the case.
American Heritage
The administering of justice; authority or legal power to hear and decide cases.
Webster's New World
A sphere of authority.
Webster's New World
Authority or power in general.
Webster's New World
The territorial range of authority.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Jurisdiction

Noun

Singular:
jurisdiction
Plural:
jurisdictions

Origin of Jurisdiction

  • Middle English jurisdiccioun from Old French juridicion from Latin iūrisdictiō iūrisdictiōn- iūris genitive of iūs law yewes- in Indo-European roots dictiō dictiōn- declaration (from dictus) (past participle of dīcere to say deik- in Indo-European roots)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Jurisdiction Sentence Examples

  • We have jurisdiction on kidnappings.

  • It's not even my jurisdiction, even if there was something I could do.

  • The judges have appellate jurisdiction of cases civil and criminal coming up from the lower courts.

  • At the same time a supreme court of judicature was appointed, composed of a chief and three puisne judges, to exercise an indeterminate jurisdiction at Calcutta.

  • After all, it is a murder in your jurisdiction.

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Words Starting With

JJUJUR

Words Ending With

NONION

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With J12 Letter Words Ending With N