jurisdiction — the 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
The judge exercises jurisdiction by making an official legal ruling
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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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“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.”
“The state court lacks jurisdiction in federal tax matters.”
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