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
The coast guard and navy followed the Chinese vessels in what the officials described as exercising its jurisdictional authority.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
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
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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