Definitions

jurisdiction

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

NOUN

area of authority

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration arbitration authority command commission control discretion district domination influence power prerogative purview rule scope sovereignty supervision territory zone

STRONG

area bailiwick bounds circuit compass confines dominion empire extent field hegemony inquisition judicature limits magistracy might orbit province range reach reign right say slot sphere sway turf

WEAK

stomping grounds

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence incapacity powerlessness submission surrender weakness yielding

Example Sentences

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The Times’ analysis does not capture serious incidents in other jurisdictions, or attacks where no charges were filed.

From Los Angeles Times

If you live in a jurisdiction where VPN use is restricted or monitored, using a VPN could land you in legal hot water.

From Salon

On its website, it says the project has been founded and developed by "a pseudonymous collective" based across "multiple jurisdictions".

From BBC

Bypassing censorship: Some jurisdictions are more restrictive than others, with many heavily censoring Internet access.

From Salon

Coast Guard, which took over command of the incident as the boat was moved into its jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times