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Synonyms for jurisdiction
ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈdɪk ʃənju·ris·dic·tion

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Wiktionary1.7 / 3 votes

  1. jurisdictionnoun

    Synonyms:
    power

  2. jurisdictionnoun

    the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law

    Synonyms:
    power

  3. jurisdictionnoun

    the power or right to exercise authority

    Synonyms:
    power

  4. jurisdictionnoun

    the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate

    Synonyms:
    power

  5. jurisdictionnoun

    the limits or territory within which authority may be exercised

    Synonyms:
    power

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. jurisdiction

    Synonyms:
    administration, cognizance, government, control, sway, power, legalization, magistracy, liability

    Antonyms:
    freedom, independence, immunity, exemption

Princeton's WordNet4.5 / 2 votes

  1. legal power, jurisdictionnoun

    (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law

    "courts having jurisdiction in this district"

    Synonyms:
    legal power

  2. jurisdictionnoun

    in law; the territory within which power can be exercised

    Synonyms:
    legal power

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. jurisdictionnoun

    Synonyms:
    judicature, extent of authority, legal power

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How to use jurisdiction in a sentence?

  1. Luis Moreno Ocampo:

    It's a very clear case. It's an ongoing genocide because there are still people in captivity, it's up to us to provide information that allows the ICC to understand, yes, we have jurisdiction in this case in this way.

  2. Charles Scicluna:

    Every demand and petition must be sent to him who as the leader of the church ... has jurisdiction.

  3. The US Postal Service:

    We are aware that each state has its own specific rules, deadlines and requirements, and the mail-piece acknowledges that fact, the main message of the mail-piece is that voters should plan ahead, educate themselves about voting options available in their jurisdiction, and, if they choose to vote by mail, to give themselves enough time to receive, complete and return their ballot.

  4. Sergio Abreu:

    It has clear jurisdiction.

  5. John Keller:

    Threats against election workers have historically been handled primarily as a state or local matter, usually without significant federal involvement, this is changing rapidly in response to the surge in threats nationwide since the last election cycle. Justice Department is now supplementing state and local efforts with resources, national coordination, training and intelligence, as well as specially designated federal agents and prosecutors in every jurisdiction in the country.


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