jurisdictional
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He claimed that Cuba acted in "legitimate self-defence within its jurisdictional waters".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Mendenhall and Vaughn have also sought the dismissal of Sexton’s complaint on jurisdictional grounds.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
Supporters said clearer jurisdictional lines between regulators would reduce legal uncertainty, encourage greater institutional participation and attract more capital into the market.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
“These oil seizures come out of the United States Attorney’s Office in DC because of the expertise within the Threat Finance Unit of my National Security Section and for jurisdictional reasons,” said D.C.’s U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025
There then followed a hectic jurisdictional dispute between these overlords that was decided in General Dreedle’s favor by ex-P.F.C.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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