Synonyms of jurisdictions

jurisdictions

noun

plural of jurisdiction

as in governments

lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)

the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba

Synonyms & Similar Words

• governments
• rules
• administrations
• governances
• regimes
• authorities
• regimens
• dictatorships
• powers
• reigns
• sovereignties
• tyrannies
• leaderships
• regulations
• dominions
• oppressions
• dominations
• managements
• autocracies
• supremacies
• directions
• hegemonies
• commands
• sways
• supervisions
• subjugations
• superintendences
• masteries

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jurisdictions

But if the council can’t muster the support, then most other jurisdictions would have to flip. — Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Many Chinese businesses have used Singapore or other jurisdictions to set up overseas operations. — Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

More than 300 jurisdictions in 44 states have enacted moratoriums against data centers. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

In numerous jurisdictions, police can now respond to demonstrations with mine-proof armored vehicles, camouflage, body armor, and large-caliber weaponry. — Daniel Benjamin, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026

The department remains committed to co-operating with all jurisdictions pursuing potential crimes. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Organizations operating internationally should also understand how regulatory differences affect their responsibilities across jurisdictions. — Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Many jurisdictions have different rules or restrictions on how or if jurors can contact each other after a trial comes to an end. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Almost more than the Golden State, the onetime home of The Walking Dead and every Marvel movie has been hit hard by big-budget productions moving to overseas jurisdictions with even more lucrative incentives than the uncapped Peach State. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026