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
Other Word Forms of Jurisdiction
Noun
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jurisdictionPlural:
jurisdictionsOrigin of Jurisdiction
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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
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