n. the right or authority to interpret and administer the law; the extent territory or range over which such authority is held
All islands to the southwest are his jurisdiction.
All islands to the southwest are his jurisdiction.
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He gave admiralty jurisdiction against the vessel.
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control; domain; dominion; judicature
trespassing
4 syllables
ju-ris-dic-tion
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