# jurisdictional

/ˌdʒʊɹəsˈdɪkʃənəɫ/ (US) · /dʒˌɔːɹɪsdˈɪkʃənəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jurisdictional
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

relating to the legal power or authority of a court or government to make decisions. It describes the area where a specific law or judge has control.

For teachers: relating to the legal authority or power of a court, government, or official to make decisions and enforce laws. Often used in legal contexts to describe the scope of authority.

## Examples

- The case was moved to a different court due to a jurisdictional issue.
- The dispute over the border fence led to a jurisdictional conflict between the two neighboring states.
- The legal team argued that the matter fell outside their jurisdictional scope, as the contract was signed under a different set of international regulations.

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