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
Across the United States, 77% of counties and jurisdictions have reported notable declines in childhood vaccination rates, according to NBC News data.
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Erika Edwards, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Peyton also advised LeVota to communicate directly with taxing jurisdictions - including school districts and other bodies that have already set their levy rates for the year based on initial assessment values - who will lose funding if some commercial taxes are rolled back or delayed.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
In some cases, this rule can extend beyond the house into the surrounding area, and in some jurisdictions, a person's vehicle or workplace are also exceptions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Following the president's lead, Republicans in Congress introduced legislation to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Moore was on parole at the time of the crash and is believed to have been involved in more than 30 motor vehicle break-ins across multiple jurisdictions in Colorado, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
All the jurisdictions suing the Administration, such as Portland, Oregon or Chicago, Illinois, are liberal jurisdictions.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Other jurisdictions, too, are considering similar efforts of their own.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Peyton also advised LeVota to communicate directly with taxing jurisdictions - including school districts and other bodies that have already set their levy rates for the year based on initial assessment values - who will lose funding if some commercial taxes are rolled back or delayed.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
In some cases, this rule can extend beyond the house into the surrounding area, and in some jurisdictions, a person's vehicle or workplace are also exceptions.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
Following the president's lead, Republicans in Congress introduced legislation to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day rather than Columbus Day.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Moore was on parole at the time of the crash and is believed to have been involved in more than 30 motor vehicle break-ins across multiple jurisdictions in Colorado, sheriff’s officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Coverage may not be available in all jurisdictions.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
All the jurisdictions suing the Administration, such as Portland, Oregon or Chicago, Illinois, are liberal jurisdictions.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2025
Other jurisdictions, too, are considering similar efforts of their own.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdictions
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Italy, with its revolving-door governments, and Greece, with its bailouts and austerity hangovers.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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And nonprofit organizations must step up and work together in partnership with other anti-hunger organizations, older adult providers, and local and state governments to continue this invaluable research.—
Beth Shapiro,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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However, blackout rules apply to certain TV markets.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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According to a report by Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo of MassLive, Thompson will likely become a free agent soon, as would be his right under MLB rules because he was never placed on the Red Sox 40-man roster this year.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Past administrations relied on law enforcement to interdict drug shipments.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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While details regarding substantive policy agreements are yet to be determined, Takaichi's comments remain positive and focused on alliance-building, providing continuity with previous Japanese administrations.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the middle, between -5 and +5, are what political scientists call partial democracies, hybrid regimes or anocracies.—
John M. Crisp,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Peck grew up under multiple authoritarian regimes.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Jurisdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdictions. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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