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Jurisdiction

Definition:

Jurisdiction refers to the official power to make legal decisions and judgments within a specific territorial area or over a particular group of people.

Senses:

1. Legal Authority: The authority given to a court, judge, or other legal body to administer justice and make legal decisions within a defined area of control.
Example sentence: The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over constitutional matters.

2. Geographical Area: The specific territory or region over which a legal authority has the right to exercise its power and control.
Example sentence: This case falls under the jurisdiction of the county court.

3. Power or Control: The power or control exerted by a legal or government entity within their defined domain.
Example sentence: The local police do not have jurisdiction over federal crimes.

Usages:

1. Popular Usage: Jurisdiction is often used in legal and judicial contexts to refer to the range of a court's or judge's authority.
Example sentence: The judge's decision was within his jurisdiction as defined by law.

2. Local Usage: Jurisdiction can also be used in casual conversation to describe the power or control of an organization or individual within a specific area.
Example sentence: The company's policies only apply within the jurisdiction of its offices.

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