jurisdiction (Meaning)
jurisdiction (n)
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
jurisdiction (a.)
The legal power, right, or authority of a particular court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute justice; judicial authority over a cause or class of causes; as, certain suits or actions, or the cognizance of certain crimes, are within the jurisdiction of a particular court, that is, within the limits of its authority or commission.
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate; the right of making or enforcing laws; the power or right of exercising authority.
Sphere of authority; the limits within which any particular power may be exercised, or within which a government or a court has authority.
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jurisdiction Sentence Examples
- The town's legal jurisdiction extends to the limits of its municipal boundaries.
- The company is subject to the jurisdiction of the local tax authorities.
- The case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
- The police officer lacked jurisdiction to make an arrest outside of their designated jurisdiction.
- The state government has exclusive jurisdiction over certain matters, such as criminal law.
- The treaty established a new court with jurisdiction over disputes between the two countries.
- The issue of jurisdiction was hotly contested during the trial.
- The United Nations has jurisdiction over matters of international peace and security.
- The judge has the authority to enforce the court's jurisdiction within their jurisdiction.
- The attorney argued that the court did not have jurisdiction to hear the case.
FAQs About the word jurisdiction
(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law, in law; the territory within which power can be exercisedThe legal power, right, or authority of a par
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The town's legal jurisdiction extends to the limits of its municipal boundaries.
The company is subject to the jurisdiction of the local tax authorities.
The case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
The police officer lacked jurisdiction to make an arrest outside of their designated jurisdiction.
