juris
n. uncountable C2 Proficiency US //ˈdʒʊɹɪs// ju·ris
n. a short way of saying 'jurisdiction'. It refers to the legal power or authority that a specific court or government has over a certain area or person.
n. a shortened form of 'jurisdiction', referring to the legal authority or power of a court, government, or official to make decisions and enforce laws within a defined area.
The case was moved to federal juris.
The company faced a complex legal battle because the incident occurred in a different juris than their headquarters.
Legal scholars debated whether the new treaty would allow for overlapping juris, potentially creating a situation where multiple courts could claim authority over the same dispute.