Jurisdiction

/d͡ʒɔːɹɪsˈdɪkʃən/ noun

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

Definition

  1. (noun) The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
  2. (noun) The power or right to exercise authority.
  3. (noun) The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
  4. (noun) The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
  5. (noun) The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Word stats

  • Jurisdiction contains 12 letters: 5 vowel(s) and 7 consonant(s).
  • It uses 10 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 4.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 22.

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What does Jurisdiction mean?

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

How many letters are in Jurisdiction?

Jurisdiction has 12 letters.

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