Meaning & use
jurisdiction
The official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments, or the territory in which that authority applies.
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The case fell outside the court's jurisdiction, so it was transferred elsewhere.
Different jurisdictions have very different laws about how quickly a contract can be canceled.
A note on using this word
Jurisdiction can mean both the legal power itself and the geographic or administrative area over which it applies.
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