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jurisdiction

[joor-is-dik-shuhn] / ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈdɪk ʃən /


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Mahin said some of the cuts made Tuesday could be back filled by local jurisdictions or LACAHSA, while the county will scour for additional resources as well.

From Los Angeles Times

“Governments of all jurisdictions and political persuasions have massively grown their respective footprints on the economy by substantially lifting spending,” said Stephen Walters, chief economist at Optimal Economics.

From The Wall Street Journal

Regulation was fragmented across agencies, industries and jurisdictions, with costs often indirect, delayed, or invisible.

From Barron's

California is among those jurisdictions, one of 11 states that have not authorized state-sanctioned sports betting since a 2018 decision by the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

Where jurisdictional questions are at issue,” said Selig, “the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives.”

From Barron's