jurisdiction
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The SEC also released a token taxonomy in March clarifying that it didn’t believe most crypto transactions fell under its jurisdiction.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
But, they’re committed on the high seas, so to the extent there’s jurisdiction at all, this falls under the authority of federal district court or federal military tribunals.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
As it happens, there is a jurisdiction that may soon be in need of efficient, competent and friendly service even more than the state of Washington.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
California’s strategy so far has been to focus on onshore preparations within its jurisdiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
But the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy held jurisdiction over AEC appointments, and to appease its Democratic majority, Eisenhower named two former Truman aides, John S. Graham and John F. Floberg, to the open seats.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing jurisdiction
The Declaration of Independence
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You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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