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
Instead, Independence schools and other taxing jurisdictions will receive upwards of $650 million in PILOT fees (payment in lieu of taxes) over the next 20 years.
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Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
While capital punishment is practiced by fewer jurisdictions, those that do it use it often.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Subdivisions and infrastructure have spread across multiple private properties and public jurisdictions.
—Sarah Lockhart, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Democrats were unhappy, worried that residents in deep blue jurisdictions might revolt if they were forced to bear the full brunt of the heavy state and local tax burden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
And eight of Idaho’s 44 counties — mostly smaller, rural jurisdictions — saw declines.
—Mark Dee
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Part of the trouble is that the project crosses through multiple jurisdictions, Neal said.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
State laws vary considerably here, though, and a handful of states offer stronger protections, but in most jurisdictions, dual garnishment is entirely legal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Ten jurisdictions — including Florida, Hawaii and Oregon — have year-round RSV seasons or epidemiological data that does not support the need to extend the immunization period.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
While capital punishment is practiced by fewer jurisdictions, those that do it use it often.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Subdivisions and infrastructure have spread across multiple private properties and public jurisdictions.
—Sarah Lockhart, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Democrats were unhappy, worried that residents in deep blue jurisdictions might revolt if they were forced to bear the full brunt of the heavy state and local tax burden.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026
And eight of Idaho’s 44 counties — mostly smaller, rural jurisdictions — saw declines.
—Mark Dee
april 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Apr. 2026
Part of the trouble is that the project crosses through multiple jurisdictions, Neal said.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
State laws vary considerably here, though, and a handful of states offer stronger protections, but in most jurisdictions, dual garnishment is entirely legal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Ten jurisdictions — including Florida, Hawaii and Oregon — have year-round RSV seasons or epidemiological data that does not support the need to extend the immunization period.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdictions
Noun
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On January 27, 1973, the United States and the governments of North and South Vietnam signed the Paris Peace Accords, negotiated by Kissinger, in his capacity as Nixon’s national-security adviser, and the North Vietnamese diplomat Le Duc Tho.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Number one, across the world, governments have pulled out of managing the economy, managing companies, and let the private sector do the job.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The federal law sets out rules and procedures for gathering foreign intelligence through electronic surveillance, physical searches, pen registers and more.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The store is owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on their tribal land and licensed under their cannabis ordinance, which sets rules and regulations consistent with Minnesota laws, according the tribe.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Prior administrations — fom Ronald Reagan to Joe Biden — typically depended on geopolitical experts in international law, history, or intelligence, such as George Shultz, Henry Kissinger, and Zbigniew Brzezinski.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Permits that are granted and withdrawn capriciously, tax credits that come and go, technologies that fall in or out of favor in successive administrations, and endless legal battles all amount to dangerous barriers to investment.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New wars are sustaining old energy regimes, driving price volatility through the same fossil-fuel supply chains the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program was designed to buffer against half a century ago.—
Diana Hernández,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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In responding to tariffs, companies should carefully consider the legal implications under both the trade and the due diligence regimes.—
Sarah Dadush,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Jurisdictions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdictions. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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