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What does Jurisdiction mean?

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Jurisdiction in a sentence
The case falls outside of this court's jurisdiction.

Jurisdiction in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Zuständigkeit
also Gerichtsbarkeit

Zuständigkeitsbereich eines Gerichts oder einer Behörde.

French
Juridiction
also Compétence

Pouvoir d'une autorité judiciaire sur un territoire ou un domaine.

Spanish
Jurisdicción
also Competencia

Ámbito de autoridad para administrar justicia.

Italian
Giurisdizione
also Competenza

Potere di una corte di decidere su una controversia.

Common phrases with Jurisdiction

  • outside of jurisdiction
  • falls under jurisdiction
  • court's jurisdiction

Synonyms and opposites for Jurisdiction

  • Synonym Legal authority
  • Synonym Purview

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