jurisdiction

UK
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
US
/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Translations

jurisdictionnoun
jurisdictions
pl
UK
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
US
/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
The issue of jurisdiction was raised during the trial.
Вопрос подсудности был поднят во время суда.
The court has jurisdiction over this case.
Суд имеет юрисдикцию по этому делу.
судебная власть
The jurisdiction of the federal courts is limited by the Constitution.
Судебная власть федеральных судов ограничена Конституцией.
jurisdictionadjective
UK
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/
US
/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃən/
Attributive use: employed before another noun to denote relation to legal authority or territory.

Definitions

jurisdictionnoun
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
The court has jurisdiction over criminal offenses that occur within the city limits.
The territory or sphere of activity over which the legal authority of a court or other institution extends.
The case was transferred to a different jurisdiction due to a conflict of interest.
jurisdictionadjective
Relating to or concerning the authority, power, or territory of legal decision-making.
Jurisdiction problems delayed the signing of the international agreement.