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jurisdiction

Main Entry:: ju·ris·dic·tion
Pronunciation:: \ˌju̇r-əs-ˈdik-shən\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English jurisdiccioun, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jurisdiction, from Latin jurisdiction-, jurisdictio, from juris + diction-, dictio act of saying — more at diction
Date:: 14th century

1: the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law2 a: the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate b: the power or right to exercise authority : control3: the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised

synonyms see power

— ju·ris·dic·tion·al

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\-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

— ju·ris·dic·tion·al·ly adverb

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