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jurisdiction
a court's authority to hear and decide cases
In more detail
1. (noun) the power or right of a court or official to make decisions and enforce laws in a particular area or over particular people
2. (noun) the area or group of people over which a court or official has this power
Examples
- 1. The case is outside the jurisdiction of this court because it happened in another state. 2. This police officer has jurisdiction over the downtown area.
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