Jurisdiction

Extent of authority or control over an area or group.

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Jurisdiction is the extent of authority or control that a government, organization, or individual has over an area or group of people. It refers to the power to administer justice and enforce laws within a specific territory.

Pronunciation

/dʒərɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Etymology

Jurisdiction comes from the Latin 'juris dictio,' meaning 'the power to interpret law.'

Explain Like I’m 5

Jurisdiction is like having a special zone where you're in charge, like how a teacher has authority in their classroom or a country has control over its borders.

Fun Facts

The term 'jurisdiction' comes from the Latin word 'jurisdictio,' meaning 'to speak the law'
Different types of jurisdiction exist, such as territorial, personal, and subject-matter
International courts have limited jurisdiction over sovereign nations

FAQ

What does jurisdiction mean? It refers to the extent of authority or control
Who determines jurisdiction? Courts and governments define jurisdictional boundaries
What are examples of jurisdiction? It applies to legal matters, geographical areas, and specific groups

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

authority power control

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

legal system governance

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

court territory legal power

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

government state

Indexes

governmental legal concept

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