jurisdiction

Plural

jurisdictions

1. 1.The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.

   • The case falls outside the court’s jurisdiction.

2. 2.The power or right to exercise authority.

3. 3.The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.

   • Police officers have no jurisdiction in that district.
   • The Appeal Division of the Social Security Tribunal held that it was without jurisdiction to extend the statutorily established one-year time limit for a complainant to apply to rescind or amend a decision.

4. 4.The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.

   • Thus fell that glorious Minion of Edward the Second, who for a time appeared liked [sic.] a blazing Comet, and sway'd the jurisdiction of the state of England, and her Confederates.

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