ALL meanings of jurisdiction
ju·ris·dic·tion
J j - 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
- noun jurisdiction extent of law 1
- noun jurisdiction The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. 0
- noun jurisdiction The power or right to exercise authority. 0
- noun jurisdiction The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate. 0
- noun jurisdiction The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised. 0
- uncountable noun jurisdiction Jurisdiction is the power that a court of law or an official has to carry out legal judgments or to enforce laws. 0
- countable noun jurisdiction A jurisdiction is a state or other area in which a particular court and system of laws has authority. 0
- noun jurisdiction the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws 0
- noun jurisdiction the exercise or extent of such right or power 0
- noun jurisdiction power or authority in general 0
- noun jurisdiction the administering of justice; authority or legal power to hear and decide cases 0
- noun jurisdiction authority or power in general 0
- noun jurisdiction a sphere of authority 0
- noun jurisdiction the territorial range of authority 0
- noun jurisdiction a law court or system of law courts 0