jurisdiction

language: en

definitions

  1. 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.
  2. 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

  1. The court has jurisdiction over the case.

    The court has jurisdiction over the case.

  2. This falls outside our jurisdiction.

    This falls outside our jurisdiction.