jurisdiction

[ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n]

jurisdiction Definition

• 1. the official power to make legal decisions and judgments
• 2. the extent or range of such power

Using jurisdiction: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jurisdiction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The court has jurisdiction over this case.

• Example

  The police have no jurisdiction in this matter.

• Example

  The company operates under the jurisdiction of the state.

jurisdiction Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for jurisdiction

• authority
• control
• power
• supremacy
• dominion

Antonyms for jurisdiction

• powerlessness
• subservience

Phrases with jurisdiction

• territorial jurisdiction

  the geographical area over which a court or other organization has legal authority

  Example

  The territorial jurisdiction of this court covers three counties.

• personal jurisdiction

  the authority of a court to hear and determine a lawsuit involving a particular defendant based on that person's minimum contacts with the jurisdiction

  Example

  The court lacked personal jurisdiction over the defendant, who had never been to the state.

• subject matter jurisdiction

  the authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or cases relating to a specific subject matter

  Example

  The federal court has subject matter jurisdiction over cases involving federal law.

Origins of jurisdiction

from Latin 'jurisdictio', meaning 'administration of justice'

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Summary: jurisdiction in Brief

The term 'jurisdiction' [ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃ(ə)n] refers to the official power to make legal decisions and judgments, as well as the extent or range of such power. It is often used in legal contexts, such as 'The court has jurisdiction over this case.' 'Jurisdiction' can be further specified by phrases like 'territorial jurisdiction,' 'personal jurisdiction,' and 'subject matter jurisdiction.'