jurisdiction
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: jurisdictions
Sense 1
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
quyền lực, quyền hoặc thẩm quyền để giải thích và áp dụng luật
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
The power or right to exercise authority.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “jurisdiction” mean?
The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
Is “jurisdiction” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.