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Synonyms and Antonyms of jurisdiction
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
administration, authority, governance, government, regime (also régime), regimen, rule
Synonym Discussion of jurisdiction
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- the power to mold public opinion
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- granted the authority to manage her estate
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- the bureau having jurisdiction over parks
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- you are responsible for the students under your control
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- the army officer in command
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- the empire extended its sway over the region
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- given dominion over all the animals
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