jurisdictional
/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənəl/
adjective
- Relating to the official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments.
- Each state has its own jurisdictional boundaries for family law matters.
- The court ruled that it did not have jurisdictional authority over the case.
- The jurisdictional dispute between the two agencies delayed the investigation.
- Relating to a specific area or territory where a particular legal system or authority applies.
- The company operates in multiple jurisdictional regions with different tax laws.
- Jurisdictional limits prevent the city police from acting outside city lines.
- The treaty established clear jurisdictional zones for fishing rights.