jurisdiction
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California’s approach is to push forward with offshore wind preparations that fall within its jurisdiction, readying the ports and the power grid to eventually take on electricity from 1,000 turbines in federal waters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
The federal judiciary’s geographic division of lower courts rests on the requirement that judges operate within their jurisdiction.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
Israel is not an ICC member state and rejects its jurisdiction.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Under Canadian law, electricity generation is a provincial jurisdiction.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
They would have to call the Environmental Protection Agency, which has jurisdiction in cases of environmental contamination by an extreme biohazard.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
Vocabulary lists containing jurisdiction
The Declaration of Independence
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You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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