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jurisdiction

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Main Entry: ju·ris·dic·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌjr-əs-ˈdik-shən\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English jurisdiccioun, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jurisdiction, from Latin jurisdiction-, jurisdictio, from juris + diction-, dictio act of saying — more at diction
Date: 14th century

1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
2 a : the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate b : the power or right to exercise authority : control
3 : the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised

synonyms see power

ju·ris·dic·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective

ju·ris·dic·tion·al·ly adverb


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