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Jurisdiction

Noun

Definitions

1.NounThe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
"legal jurisdiction; The case falls outside the court’s jurisdiction."
2.NounThe power or right to exercise authority.
"outside the jurisdiction of"
3.NounThe power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
"Police officers have no jurisdiction in that district."
4.NounThe authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
5.NounThe limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.
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