jurisdiction

Meanings

• noun

  The legal authority given to a specific court or area to administer justice.

  - "The jurisdiction of the small claims court extends to cases worth up to $5,000."
  - "The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is final and binding."

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Synonyms

oyer and terminer , soc and sac , power

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with jurisdiction
diction , fiction , action , station

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Variants

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jurisdiction , jurisdictional , jurisdictionally , jurisdictions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'juris' meaning law and 'diction' meaning the act of speaking. It refers to the power or authority to make legal decisions and enforce the law.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'jurisdiction' is derived from the Latin words 'juris' meaning law and 'diction' meaning the act of speaking.

2. The term 'jurisdiction' is often used interchangeably with the term 'venue' in legal contexts, but they have slightly different meanings.

3. In the United States, federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal law or parties from different states.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jurisdiction, Personal: Refers to the geographic area in which a court has jurisdiction over a person.

2. Jurisdiction, Subject Matter: Refers to the specific area of law that a court has jurisdiction over.

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Culture

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In literature and art, jurisdiction often represents the power and authority held by institutions and individuals. In music, it can refer to a specific geographic area or region that is the focus of a song or album.

How to Memorize "jurisdiction"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gavel, which is a symbol of authority and jurisdiction in a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'jurisdiction' with the word 'authority' or 'power'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Justice Is Reached Under Jurisdiction' to remember the meaning of the word.

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