English / word
jurisdiction
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the territory or sphere over which this authority extends
In context
01
The case does not fall under the legal jurisdiction of this court.
02
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
Synonyms
authority,command,power
Antonyms
anarchy,powerlessness,lawlessness
Collocations
legal jurisdiction,federal jurisdiction,court jurisdiction