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

  • (..) HOAG: Attention, please! In accordance with Executive Order B... ...all post-battle cleanup operations are now under our jurisdiction. Thank you for your service. We'll take it from here. Who the hell are you? Qualified personnel. Look, I have a city contract to salvage all this, okay, with the city, so... I apologize, Mr. Toomes, but all salvage operations are now under our jurisdiction. Please turn over any and all exotic materials that you've collected... ...or you will be prosecuted. Ma'am, what am...? Please. Come here. (..)
    2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming