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    Jurisdicción (en. Jurisdiction)

    /xuɾisdiˈkθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The set of norms that regulate the competence of jurisdictional bodies.
    Criminal jurisdiction is different from civil jurisdiction.
    La jurisdicción en materia penal es diferente de la civil.
    Territory over which judicial authority is exercised.
    That region is under the jurisdiction of a new court.
    Esa región está bajo la jurisdicción de un nuevo tribunal.
    The power that judges have to hear the matters presented to them.
    The judge has no jurisdiction over that type of cases.
    El juez no tiene jurisdicción sobre ese tipo de casos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'jurisdictio', which means 'decision of the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    universal jurisdiction
    Capacity of certain courts to judge crimes of global significance.
    jurisdicción universal
    contentious jurisdiction
    The one exercised in disputes between parties.
    jurisdicción contenciosa
    outside of jurisdiction
    When a matter cannot be addressed by the competent jurisdictional body.
    fuera de jurisdicción

    Related Words

    judge
    Person who exercises authority to apply the law.
    juez
    court
    Organ of the judicial power that knows and decides on cases.
    tribunal
    law
    Norm that regulates human behavior in society.
    ley

    Slang Meanings

    Jurisdiction that is considered too strict or restrictive.
    The jurisdiction of the new code is very complicated for simple cases.
    La jurisdicción del nuevo código es muy complicada para los casos simples.
    Use of jurisdiction as a pretext to avoid responsibilities.
    He always uses jurisdiction to escape from his legal problems.
    Siempre usa la jurisdicción para escaparse de sus problemas legales.