单词 | jurisdiction |
释义 | jurisdiction —jurisdictional, adj. —jurisdictive, adj. —jurisdictionally, adv. /joor'is dik"sheuhn/, n. 1. the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies. 2. power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area. 3. the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police. 4. the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction. [1250-1300; ME < L juris diction- s. of juris dictio (see JUS, DICTION); r. ME jurediccioun < OF juredicion < L, as above] |
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