English Dictionary
Definition of “jurisdiction”
jurisdiction (ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws
- the exercise or extent of such right or power
- power or authority in general
Alternative Forms
ˌjurisˈdictional adjective ˌjurisˈdictionally adverb ˌjurisˈdictive adjective Word Origin
C13: from Latin jūrisdictiō administration of justice; see jus, diction
Synonyms
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authority,
say,
power,
control,
rule,
influence,
command,
sway,
dominion,
prerogative,
mana,
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range,
area,
field,
district,
bounds,
zone,
province,
circuit,
scope,
orbit,
sphere,
compass,
dominion,
Usage examples
The rising powers had no jurisdiction over her thoughts; nor sought any.
Clive Barker, THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)Still, key issues remain that are beyond Patel's jurisdiction.
India Today (1996)Lucien Bouchard, representing Quebec, accused Ottawa of trying to blackmail the provinces into ceding their jurisdiction over health care.
Globe and Mail (2003)The smart money is on a Super League staying under the jurisdiction of Europe's governing body, Uefa.
Independent (1998)He therefore ordered Ogasawara, as a priest under his jurisdiction , to withdraw his civil suit.
Montgomery, Daniel B, Fire in the Lotus - the dynamic Buddhism of Nichiren (1991)
