Definition of jurisdiction

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ju·ris·dic·tion    (jrs-dkshn) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Law The right and power to interpret and apply the law: courts having jurisdiction in this district.
2. 1. Authority or control: islands under U.S. jurisdiction; a bureau with jurisdiction over Native American affairs.
   2. The extent of authority or control: a family matter beyond the school's jurisdiction.
3. The territorial range of authority or control.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English jurisdiccioun, from Old French juridicion, from Latin irisdicti , irisdictin- : iris, genitive of is, law; see yewes- in Indo-European roots + dicti , dictin-, declaration (from dictus, past participle of dcere, to say; see deik- in Indo-European roots)

OTHER FORMS:
juris·diction·al (Adjective), juris·diction·al·ly (Adverb)

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