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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. Gabe Feldman:

    For a variety of reasons, the NCAA is limited in what it can do, it’s limited by what its rules say it can do, it’s not the NCAA saying we care about an improper benefit of $1,000 more than we care about sexual assault. It’s our jurisdiction covers the improper benefits. It doesn’t cover these other areas.

  2. Juan Manuel:

    We have agreed to create a special jurisdiction for peace that is going to guarantee that the crimes committed during the conflict, especially the most serious ones, will not remain unpunished, peace is possible and is closer than ever!

  3. Fani Willis:

    Our vote is as important as anyone else, if someone takes that away or violates it in a way that is criminal, because I sit here in this jurisdiction it’s my responsibility.

  4. Fort Bliss spokesman Mike Brantley:

    Fort Bliss officials are cooperating with El Paso authorities who have jurisdiction in this case, because this is an ongoing criminal investigation, we cannot comment further about it.

  5. Fabrizio Bozzato:

    Taiwan is globally relevant economically, geopolitically and geo-strategically, it is indisputable that the Republic of China would continue to be independent, effectively exerting civil and military jurisdiction over a territory and a population.


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