Definition of Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction
ju·ris·dic·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the power or authority to make legal decisions and judgements;
e.g. In most cases, lower-level courts have a limited jurisdiction over some types of major cases.
(noun)
the extent or limit of the power to make certain legal decisions and judgments;
e.g. This case is within the jurisdiction of the federal court.
(noun)
the system of law courts;
e.g. In some jurisdictions, there are heavier penalties even for this misdemeanor.
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