Word
Jurisdiction
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
ju-ris-dic-tion
Definition
- a. - The legal power, right, or authority of a particular
court to hear and determine causes, to try criminals, or to execute
justice; judicial authority over a cause or class of causes; as,
certain suits or actions, or the cognizance of certain crimes, are
within the jurisdiction of a particular court, that is, within the
limits of its authority or commission.
- a. - The authority of a sovereign power to govern or
legislate; the right of making or enforcing laws; the power or right of
exercising authority.
- a. - Sphere of authority; the limits within which any
particular power may be exercised, or within which a government or a
court has authority.
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