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

Charlotte is among dozens of jurisdictions across the state that have passed moratoriums. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Quite often, a single asset may have instruments and information fragmented across owners, jurisdictions and formats. — Pranit Banthia, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

The new law also increases penalties for repeat violators of state fireworks laws, allowing jurisdictions to impose fines of up to $5,000 on repeat offenders. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

How could postal officials approve the new ballot envelope designs required by nearly 10,000 voting jurisdictions in just weeks? — Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 28 Sep. 2026

For many years, many jurisdictions in Virginia have allowed developers to build data centers without public review, so long as the buildings meet existing zoning requirements. — Fengxiu Zhang, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Individual jurisdictions are able to decide who is allowed to access their Flock data, according the recent changes within the company, though many still choose to share their data with other neighboring agencies to aid in investigations. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026

That vision was validated by unanimous approval from competition authorities in nearly 70 jurisdictions worldwide, who agreed this deal is pro-competitive, pro-consumer and pro-worker. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2026

Once sequestered, jurors are not allowed any contact with the outside world and - unlike in many US jurisdictions - their deliberations must remain confidential. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026