jurisdiction

Definition of Jurisdiction in English :

1. jurisdiction, legal power

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

Example Sentences:
'courts having jurisdiction in this district'

2. jurisdiction

in law; the territory within which power can be exercised

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Jurisdiction

noun

1.

the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws

2.

the exercise or extent of such right or power

3.

power or authority in general

noun

1.

the administering of justice; authority or legal power to hear and decide cases

2.

authority or power in general

3.

a sphere of authority

4.

the territorial range of authority

5.

a law court or system of law courts

n.

1. Law The right of a court to hear a particular case, based on the scope of its authority over the type of case and the parties to the case.

2.

a. Authority or control: islands under US jurisdiction; a bureau with jurisdiction over Native American affairs.

b. The extent of authority or control: a family matter beyond the school's jurisdiction.

3. The territorial range of authority or control.