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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction definition (noun)
1.
Jurisdiction is the legal authority to make a decision and take action on a legal issue. Local, state, and federal governments divide jurisdiction on laws and criminal activity.
2.
Jurisdictions are the area over which legal authority applies. For example, courts hold legal power over certain jurisdictions.
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