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How does the noun jurisdiction contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of jurisdiction are authority, command, control, dominion, power, and sway. While all these words mean "the right to govern or rule or determine," jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

In what contexts can authority take the place of jurisdiction?

The words authority and jurisdiction can be used in similar contexts, but authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

granted the authority to manage her estate

When can command be used instead of jurisdiction?

The synonyms command and jurisdiction are sometimes interchangeable, but command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

the army officer in command

When might control be a better fit than jurisdiction?

In some situations, the words control and jurisdiction are roughly equivalent. However, control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

you are responsible for the students under your control

When is it sensible to use dominion instead of jurisdiction?

While the synonyms dominion and jurisdiction are close in meaning, dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

given dominion over all the animals

When is power a more appropriate choice than jurisdiction?

While in some cases nearly identical to jurisdiction, power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

the power to mold public opinion

When would sway be a good substitute for jurisdiction?

Although the words sway and jurisdiction have much in common, sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

the empire extended its sway over the region

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of jurisdiction Sales cut-off times vary by one to two hours before the drawing, depending on the selling jurisdiction. Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025 Swift and Kelce also will need to decide what state’s jurisdiction their prenup will be in. Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025 But the appeals court reversed that decision, ruling that the district court had no jurisdiction to block the EPA's actions. Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025 Until that date, Evanston police will still receive license plate tracking information from other jurisdictions but Evanston will not share its own license plate tracking. Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jurisdiction
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdiction
Noun
  • Tonolli encouraged O’Connor to grant the government’s motion to dismiss.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
  • However, the federal hiring freeze imposed earlier this year put these dreams of government work on hold.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • All in all, Southern small talk rules are a fickle thing to follow.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Lawmakers in many states have changed the rules in recent decades to protect winners from being targeted by criminals and unscrupulous people asking for money.
    Safiyah Riddle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There does appear to be an air of optimism around although uncertainty still surrounds the fate of USA Cricket, offered a three-month lifeline by the International Cricket Council to address its governance issues.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The vote marked a public setback for Mayor Brandon Johnson, a former Chicago Teachers Union organizer navigating the shift from movement politics to municipal governance.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Kasperowicz emphasized those are lower now than under the Biden administration, when vacancy rates were 19% and 20% for doctors and nurses, respectively.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Jurisdiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdiction. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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