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jurisdiction

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


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The company operates out of Switzerland, a jurisdiction renowned for its robust data protection laws and its exclusion from the 14 Eyes surveillance network.

From Salon

Because of that, it’s difficult for me to say with assurance whether its servers are physically in the jurisdiction they claim to be or if they’re simply virtual servers.

From Salon

She said the judge remained on the bench and told both parties that there was an arrest warrant from another jurisdiction, not ICE.

From Los Angeles Times

Some insist that guests must stay at least 30 days, which can trigger tenants’ rights in certain jurisdictions.

From MarketWatch

It’s now up to local jurisdictions such as Sonoma County to do a deeper dive and see if anything was missed.

From Los Angeles Times