Word
jurisdiction
Phoneticsju·ris·dic·tion, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃən/
UK/dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
Definitions
01legal authority
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Academic
n. the official power to make legal decisions or to apply the law.
n. the legal power or authority to interpret and apply the law. Often used in the context of a court's right to hear a specific case.
日本語:管轄※
Español:jurisdicción
“The local court does not have jurisdiction over crimes committed in another country.”
“The high court ruled that it lacked the jurisdiction to hear the appeal, as the matter fell strictly under the authority of the maritime tribunal.”
Usage
Often used with the verbs 'have', 'exercise', or 'fall under'.
Antonyms
02geographic area
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · Academic
n. an area or territory where a specific set of laws or a specific government has power.
n. the geographical area or territory within which a particular legal authority or government operates.
日本語:管区※
“The company operates in several different jurisdictions, each with its own tax laws.”
“Extradition processes are often complicated by the conflicting legal requirements of the two jurisdictions involved in the case.”
Usage
Commonly used as a countable noun when comparing different regions.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jurisdiction” in context.
Verb
01. challenge the jurisdiction of the court
“The defense lawyers intend to challenge the jurisdiction of the court on the grounds of procedural errors.”
verb + noun + prep + noun
02. exercise jurisdiction
“The international court can only exercise jurisdiction if the domestic legal system fails to act.”
verb + noun
03. fall under the jurisdiction
“The case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal authorities rather than the local police.”
verb + prep + noun
Adjective
04. exclusive jurisdiction
“The maritime tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes occurring in international waters.”
adj + noun
05. territorial jurisdiction
“The police were unable to make an arrest because the suspect had fled their territorial jurisdiction.”
adj + noun
Preposition
06. outside the jurisdiction of the law
“The offshore accounts were deliberately placed outside the jurisdiction of the national tax authorities.”
prep + noun + prep + noun
07. within the jurisdiction
“The regulatory body ensures that all companies operating within the jurisdiction comply with safety standards.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“That concession would depend on the agreement of the provinces, which are in control of the alcohol in their respective jurisdictions.” “There are over 10,000 local jurisdictions that administer elections and more than 1,600 in Michigan alone.” “Public Health Service endorsed pasteurization and state and local governments began requiring that milk sold in their jurisdictions be pasteurized.” “Police and regulatory agencies are generally organized by crime type and national jurisdiction, while the networks they are attempting to shut down operate across markets and borders.” Etymology
From Latin iūrisdictiō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0