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jurisdictionthe official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Korean meaning: 사법권, 관할권; 법적 결정을 내릴 수 있는 공식적인 권한이나 범위

Korean pronunciation: 주리스**딕**션

Example Sentences

  • The superhero complained that fighting crime in space was outside his jurisdiction.
  • The international court has jurisdiction over war crimes.
  • My mom's jurisdiction extends to every corner of the house, including my room.

jurisdiction

NOUN

//ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən//

the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of the power to make legal decisions and judgments

jurisdiction concept
💡 Concept

The judge exercises jurisdiction by making an official legal ruling

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jurisdiction rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Jurisdiction cuts through fiction and friction!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootjuris
Suffix-diction

Origin

From Latin 'jurisdictio', derived from 'juris' (of law/right) and 'dictio' (speaking/saying), literally meaning 'the speaking of law'. The term developed in Roman law to denote the authority to pronounce legal judgments.

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🎵Rhyme

fictiondictionfriction
fiction
diction
friction

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The superhero complained that fighting crime in space was outside his jurisdiction.

The international court has jurisdiction over war crimes.

😄 Fun example

My mom's jurisdiction extends to every corner of the house, including my room.

The state court lacks jurisdiction in federal tax matters.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

authoritypowercontroldomainprovince

Antonyms

powerlessnessimpotence

Related

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