jurisdiction
/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
noun
- The official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments.
- The federal government claimed jurisdiction in the dispute between the two states.
- The court has jurisdiction over all criminal cases in this county.
- The judge ruled that her court lacked jurisdiction to hear the case.
- The area or territory within which a particular authority or system of laws applies.
- The company operates in multiple jurisdictions around the world.
- The new law only applies within the jurisdiction of the European Union.
- Each state has its own jurisdiction for traffic violations.
- The authority or control that someone has over a particular area or activity.
- The manager's jurisdiction includes hiring and firing decisions.
- The principal has jurisdiction over all student activities at the school.
- The committee's jurisdiction was limited to budget matters.