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    Jurisdiccion (en. Jurisdiction)

    /xuɾisdiˈkθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The scope or territory over which a judicial authority has power to apply the law.
    The court's jurisdiction extends to the entire province.
    La jurisdicción del tribunal se extiende a toda la provincia.
    The legal capacity of an entity to exercise its authority.
    The judge had no jurisdiction over that case.
    El juez no tenía jurisdicción sobre ese caso.
    The dividing line between different legal systems.
    Federal and state jurisdictions may have different laws.
    Las jurisdicciones federales y estatales pueden tener leyes diferentes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'jurisdictio', which means 'a giving of justice'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    territorial jurisdiction
    Geographic area in which judicial authority is exercised.
    jurisdicción territorial
    out of jurisdiction
    When a matter is not under the power of a certain authority.
    fuera de jurisdicción
    concurrent jurisdiction
    When two or more courts have the authority to judge the same case.
    jurisdicción concurrente

    Related Words

    legal
    Related to law or legal matters.
    jurídico
    court
    Body of the judiciary responsible for administering justice.
    tribunal
    legal
    Related to law or legal matters.
    legal

    Slang Meanings

    A reference to authority in legal matters.
    Don't worry, that's in my jurisdiction.
    No te preocupes, eso está en mi jurisdicción.
    Colloquial use to indicate control or dominion over a matter.
    This is my thing, it's in my jurisdiction.
    Esto es cosa mía, está en mi jurisdicción.