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Jurisdiction

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/

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

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📖 Definitions of "Jurisdiction"

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.

🔄 Synonyms of "Jurisdiction"

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Word	Definition
legal powernoun	(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Jurisdiction"

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Word	Definition
legal powernoun	(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
purviewnoun	Scope or range of interest or control.
jurisprudencenoun	(law) The theoretical study of law.
judiciarynoun	The collective body of judges, justices, etc.
judicaturenoun	The administration of justice by judges and courts; judicial process.
judicialnoun	That branch of government which is responsible for maintaining the courts of law and for the administration of justice.
tribunalnoun	(law) An assembly including one or more judges to conduct judicial business; a court of law.
legislationnoun	A law which has been enacted by legislature or other governing body.
justicenoun	The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
prerogativenoun	An exclusive hereditary or official right or privilege.
adjudicationnoun	The act of adjudicating, of reaching a judgement.
credentialsnoun	(computing, networking) login data
mandatenoun	An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
administrative	Of or relating to administering or administration.
administrationnoun	(uncountable) The act of administering; government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction.
authoritiesnoun	The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service.
appealnoun	A call to a person or an authority for a decision, help, or proof; an entreaty, an invocation.
liabilitynoun	An obligation, debt or responsibility owed to someone.
governmentnoun	The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.