jurisdiction

Letters that make jurisdiction

s, o, j, d, n, c, r, t, i, u are letters that make 'jurisdiction'

Words within jurisdiction

ti, diction, IC, RI, SD, on, ic, CT, Ur, Io, ion, Ti are words within 'jurisdiction'

2 possible definitions for 'jurisdiction'

Jurisdiction as "in law, the territory within which power can be exercised"

Under this definition, jurisdiction is a noun and has the following properties:

jurisdiction as a type

'jurisdiction' can be a type of district, territorial dominion, dominion, territory.

Types of jurisdiction

abbacy, archbishopric, archdeaconry, diocese, bishopric, justiciary, venue, viceroyalty, episcopate, caliphate, bailiwick, patriarchate, parish, turf are types of 'jurisdiction'.

Derivatives of jurisdiction

jurisdictional is a derivative of jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction as "(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law"

Under this definition, jurisdiction is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

legal power has the same meaning as jurisdiction

jurisdiction as a type

'jurisdiction' can be a type of power, powerfulness.

jurisdiction as a category

'jurisdiction' can be a category of law, jurisprudence.

Example of jurisdiction used within this context

"courts having jurisdiction in this district"


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