as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba
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Recent Examples of jurisdictions
Policymakers in Europe and North America increasingly face competition from jurisdictions offering low or near-zero property taxation alongside residency incentives for wealthy investors.
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Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
And that doesn’t account for the roads managed by local jurisdictions.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Baltimore County spends significantly less per resident on fire and EMS services than many comparable jurisdictions.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The complaint filed against Ouazzani was announced with 11 others filed in jurisdictions across the country Friday, the news release said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Create accountability mechanisms for jurisdictions that block housing construction while receiving federal dollars.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Cases can involve financial crime units, tax authorities, or cross-border investigators, depending on where funds moved and which jurisdictions are involved.
—Jon Stojan
may 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Counter it by drawing news from multiple sources and jurisdictions.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Users can already trade stocks, crypto, foreign currencies, Polymarket positions, and pre-IPO company secondaries—with up to 200x leverage in some jurisdictions.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 12 May 2026
And that doesn’t account for the roads managed by local jurisdictions.
—Rose Evans
may 11, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
Baltimore County spends significantly less per resident on fire and EMS services than many comparable jurisdictions.
—Nick Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 9 May 2026
The complaint filed against Ouazzani was announced with 11 others filed in jurisdictions across the country Friday, the news release said.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Create accountability mechanisms for jurisdictions that block housing construction while receiving federal dollars.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Cases can involve financial crime units, tax authorities, or cross-border investigators, depending on where funds moved and which jurisdictions are involved.
—Jon Stojan
may 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Counter it by drawing news from multiple sources and jurisdictions.
—Solo Ceesay, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026
Users can already trade stocks, crypto, foreign currencies, Polymarket positions, and pre-IPO company secondaries—with up to 200x leverage in some jurisdictions.
—Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdictions
Noun
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However, rights groups, including Global Witness, have long urged jewelers to avoid buying Burmese gemstones, saying the trade helps fund the country's military governments, according to The Associated Press.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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And that country governments rise to the co-investment challenge in ways that produce durable self-reliance.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Well, there's always been ambiguity and many administrations have pledged to put a number or put some kind of line on it.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Previous administrations had limited the detention time of immigrants with serious health issues.—
Rob Kuznia,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Noun
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However, when combined with broader tax regimes, these tax policies may contribute to gradual shifts in where ultra-wealthy individuals allocate assets, particularly toward lower-tax jurisdictions.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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The episode underscored growing limits to Moscow’s ability to protect its allies, mirroring recent failures to secure the regimes of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela, and the leadership in Iran.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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“Jurisdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdictions. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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