jurisdiction
definitions
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noun
The legal authority to make decisions and enforce laws within a specific area or over a particular subject.en: The legal authority to make decisions and enforce laws within a specific area or over a particular subject.
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noun
The geographical area or subject matter over which a court or authority has legal power.en: The geographical area or subject matter over which a court or authority has legal power.
examples
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The court has jurisdiction over the case.
The court has jurisdiction over the case.
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This falls outside our jurisdiction.
This falls outside our jurisdiction.