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Jurisdiction

Definition

(formal) The official power or authority to make decisions or take action in a particular area, especially in law or government; the area or scope within which a particular authority or law operates.

Example Sentences

1The court's jurisdiction extends to all cases involving international trade disputes.
2Does the new treaty affect the jurisdiction of national courts over human rights abuses?
3The company's operations fall outside the jurisdiction of local environmental regulations.
4Try to establish jurisdiction over the case before it is too late.
5There are ongoing debates about the limits of jurisdiction in cases involving cybercrime and online harassment.

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