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jurisdiction

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of jurisdiction

lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
  • The United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba.
Synonyms of jurisdiction

administration, authority, governance, government, regime (also régime), regimen, rule
Words Related to jurisdiction

reign

dominion, power, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy, sway

command, leadership

direction, management, regulation, superintendence, supervision

autocracy, dictatorship, hegemony, mastery, oppression, subjugation, tyranny

Synonym Discussion of jurisdiction

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.
    • the power to mold public opinion
authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.
    • granted the authority to manage her estate
jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.
    • the bureau having jurisdiction over parks
control stresses the power to direct and restrain.
    • you are responsible for the students under your control
command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.
    • the army officer in command
sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.
    • the empire extended its sway over the region
dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.
    • given dominion over all the animals

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