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jurisdiction

ju·ris·dic·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [joo r-is-dik-shuh n]
    • /ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈdɪk ʃən/
    • /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [joo r-is-dik-shuh n]
    • /ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈdɪk ʃən/

Definitions of jurisdiction word

  • noun jurisdiction the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 1
  • noun jurisdiction power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. 1
  • noun jurisdiction the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police. 1
  • noun jurisdiction the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction. 1
  • noun jurisdiction The official power to make legal decisions and judgments. 1
  • noun jurisdiction judicial power 1

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Origin of jurisdiction

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin jūris dictiōn- stem of jūris dictiō (see jus, diction); replacing Middle English jurediccioun < Old French juredicion < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Jurisdiction

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

jurisdiction popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

jurisdiction usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for jurisdiction

noun jurisdiction

  • authority — The authorities are the people who have the power to make decisions and to make sure that laws are obeyed.
  • dominion — the power or right of governing and controlling; sovereign authority.
  • influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
  • power — a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise.
  • control — Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.

Antonyms for jurisdiction

noun jurisdiction

  • impotence — the condition or quality of being impotent; weakness.
  • incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
  • powerlessness — unable to produce an effect: a disease against which modern medicine is virtually powerless.
  • submission — an act or instance of submitting.
  • surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.

Top questions with jurisdiction

  • what is jurisdiction?
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  • what is original jurisdiction?
  • what is appellate jurisdiction?
  • when does the supreme court have original jurisdiction?
  • which is true if a court has appellate jurisdiction?
  • in which cases does the supreme court have original jurisdiction?
  • what are the two types of jurisdiction courts can have?
  • in what cases does the supreme court have original jurisdiction?
  • what is concurrent jurisdiction?
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  • what is the difference between original jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction?
  • what is a jurisdiction?
  • what is subject matter jurisdiction?
  • what is exclusive jurisdiction?

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