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🏩Jurisdiction

noun
/ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
juridical jurisprudence

Meaning

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Example Sentences

This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.

The court has jurisdiction over criminal cases.

Synonyms

authority, power, control, domain, command
Entry 1
authority, power, control, domain
Entry 2
authority, control, power, command

Antonyms

powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness, incapacity
Entry 1
powerlessness, anarchy, lawlessness
Entry 2
powerlessness, incapacity

Collocations

legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction
Entry 1
legal jurisdiction, federal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction
Entry 2
legal jurisdiction, court jurisdiction, within jurisdiction

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