jurisdiction

Meanings

Plural: jurisdictions

Noun

• (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law
  • "courts having jurisdiction in this district"
• in law; the territory within which power can be exercised
• The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
• The power or right to exercise authority.
• The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
• The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
• The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Synonyms

legal power, oyer and terminer, power, soc and sac

Related Words

control