jurisdictions

noun

  1. 1

    The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

  2. 2

    The power or right to exercise authority.

  3. 3

    The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.

  4. 4

    The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.

  5. 5

    The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

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