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jurisdiction

Definition

  • noun: the power or right to make judgments about the law, to arrest and punish criminals, etc.
  • noun: the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
  • synonyms: power

Examples

  • His attorney claimed the court lacked 'jurisdiction' in this matter.

  • The matter falls outside/within the 'jurisdiction' of this court.

  • territory under the 'jurisdiction' of the federal government

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Don't think. Wait, Jack ! Wait ! Stop, Jack ! Wait ! (Jack) Yeah ! Jack... No ! Whaaa... ..jurisdiction of the Sherman Act, so my lawyers will argue. That's what Rockefeller said, but the court is not swallowing it. What ? You think a first-class girl can't drink ? Get outta here ! You all right ? (..)
    1997 Titanic