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jurisdiction

noun

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
J
Ends with
N
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

d͡ʒʊɹɪsˈdɪkʃən

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

    “Courts having jurisdiction in this district”

noun

  1. In law; the territory within which power can be exercised

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Example Sentences

Courts having jurisdiction in this district

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