jurisdiction

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /d͡ʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/ or /d͡ʒɝɪsˈdɪkʃən/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /d͡ʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/ or /d͡ʒɔːrɪsˈdɪkʃən/

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• Hyphenation: ju‧ris‧dic‧tion

Noun

Singular jurisdiction

Plural jurisdictions

1. Jurisdiction is the power or right to exercise authority.
2. Jurisdiction is the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
3. Jurisdiction is the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.