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    Jurisdicción (en. Jurisdiction)

    /xuɾisdiˈkθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of rules and principles that regulate the exercise of judicial power.
    The jurisdiction of the court is limited to cases that occur within its geographic area.
    La jurisdicción del tribunal se limita a los casos que ocurren dentro de su área geográfica.
    Authority that a person or institution has to make legal decisions.
    The judge has jurisdiction to rule in this case.
    El juez tiene la jurisdicción para dictar sentencia en este caso.
    Territorial division where a judge can exercise their authority.
    Criminal jurisdiction covers the entire state.
    La jurisdicción penal abarca todo el estado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ius dicere', which means 'to say the law'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    jurisdiction over
    Reference to the scope of authority in a specific case.
    jurisdicción sobre
    universal jurisdiction
    The ability of a court to judge cases regardless of where they occur.
    jurisdicción universal
    outside jurisdiction
    Situation in which there is no legal authority to act.
    fuera de jurisdicción

    Related Words

    legal
    Pertinent to law or the legal system.
    jurídico
    court
    Agency responsible for administering justice.
    tribunal
    lawyer
    Legal professional who advises and defends clients.
    abogado

    Slang Meanings

    Colloquial synonym for legal competence.
    That topic is no longer in my jurisdiction.
    Ese tema ya no está en mi jurisdicción.
    Informal use to refer to general authority.
    You have no jurisdiction here, my friend.
    Aquí no tienes jurisdicción, amigo.