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jurisdiction

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As a noun, jurisdiction means the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

Meanings of jurisdiction

5 meanings

noun

  1. The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

  2. The power or right to exercise authority.

  3. The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.

  4. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.

  5. The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).

Synonyms by meaning

noun: (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
legal power

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