C1noun formal 3K

Jurisdiction

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn/"]/

Meaning of Jurisdiction

the authority that an official organization has to make legal decisions about somebody/something

In simple words: The authority or control over a legal area or subject.

Jurisdiction in a sentence

• The English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants.
• The Court of Appeal exercised its jurisdiction to order a review of the case.
• These matters do not fall within our jurisdiction.
• The Senate committees have exclusive jurisdiction over the FBI.
• He is subject to the jurisdiction of the Indian courts.
• The British courts have universal jurisdiction over torture cases.
• The court has no jurisdiction in this case.
• The matter is outside the jurisdiction of UK administrative agencies.
• The territory is still under Russian jurisdiction.
• Practice varies between different European jurisdictions.

How to use Jurisdiction

Use 'jurisdiction' in legal contexts. It's formal and typically not used in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with 'authority' which can be broader.

Grammar pattern

jurisdiction + over/for + object

Memory hint

Think of 'jury' and 'dict' — a jury's authority (jurisdiction) is defined.

Related words

Collocations with Jurisdiction

• limited
• universal
• exclusive
• have
• retain
• exercise
• beyond your jurisdiction
• outside your jurisdiction
• under jurisdiction
• limited
• universal
• exclusive
• have
• retain
• exercise
• beyond your jurisdiction
• outside your jurisdiction
• under jurisdiction

Synonyms for Jurisdiction

• authority
• control
• governance
• power
• rule

Opposites of Jurisdiction

• anarchy
• lawlessness
• chaos

Common mistakes with Jurisdiction

• Confused with 'judiciary' which refers to the court system.
• Used informally when discussing non-legal matters.
• Incorrectly combined with non-related nouns.

Frequently asked questions about Jurisdiction

What does Jurisdiction mean?

The authority or control over a legal area or subject.

What is the definition of Jurisdiction?

the authority that an official organization has to make legal decisions about somebody/something

How do you use Jurisdiction in a sentence?

The English court had no jurisdiction over the defendants.

Can you give another example of Jurisdiction?

The Court of Appeal exercised its jurisdiction to order a review of the case.

What are synonyms for Jurisdiction?

Common alternatives include authority, control, governance, power, rule.

What is the opposite of Jurisdiction?

Opposite meanings include anarchy, lawlessness, chaos.

What words go with Jurisdiction?

It commonly pairs with limited, universal, exclusive, have, retain, exercise, beyond your jurisdiction, outside your jurisdiction, under jurisdiction, limited, universal, exclusive, have, retain, exercise, beyond your jurisdiction, outside your jurisdiction, under jurisdiction.

What are common mistakes when using Jurisdiction?

Confused with 'judiciary' which refers to the court system. Used informally when discussing non-legal matters. Incorrectly combined with non-related nouns.

How do you pronounce Jurisdiction?

US: /["/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn/"]/, UK: /["/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Jurisdiction formal or informal?

"Jurisdiction" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Jurisdiction?

Use 'jurisdiction' in legal contexts. It's formal and typically not used in casual conversation. Be careful not to confuse it with 'authority' which can be broader.

What CEFR level is Jurisdiction?

"Jurisdiction" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.