jurisdiction
/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən//d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/
noun
- 1
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
- 2
The power or right to exercise authority.
- 3
The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
- 4
The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
- 5
The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.
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