French Meaning of jurisdiction

Juridiction

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Definitions and Meaning of jurisdiction in English

Wordnet

jurisdiction (n)

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

in law; the territory within which power can be exercised

Webster

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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Juridiction

(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

administration,Gouvernance,gouvernement,Règle,autorité,dictature,Leadership,pouvoir,régime,régime

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jurisconsult => Jurisconsulte, juries => jurys, juridically => juridiquement, juridical => juridique, juridic => juridique,