Hurisdiksyon (en. Jurisdiction)

hu-ris-dik-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The scope or authority of a court to oversee legal matters.

The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends across the country.

Ang hurisdiksyon ng Korte Suprema ay umaabot sa buong bansa.

The right or ability of a person or institution to enforce the law.

The local government has jurisdiction over ordinances in their territory.

May hurisdiksyon ang lokal na pamahalaan sa mga ordinansa sa kanilang nasasakupan.

The area or territory where a court or agency has authority.

We must abide by the laws of the jurisdiction we are in.

Dapat tayong sumunod sa mga batas ng hurisdiksyon na ating kinaroroonan.

from Latin 'jurisdictio'

has jurisdiction

the possession of authority or power in a specific area or situation.

may hurisdiksyon

jurisdiction of law

the scope of the legal power of courts.

hurisdiksyon ng batas

court

A legal institution that has the power to decide on cases.

hukuman

law

A rule or regulation enforced by a state.

batas

power or control

Of course, the barangay has jurisdiction when there's a call for trouble.

Siyempre, nandoon ang hurisdiksyon ng barangay kung may tawag na gulo.

scope relating to the law

Here in our city, the jurisdiction is very strict when it comes to investigations.

Dito sa syudad namin, masyadong mahigpit ang hurisdiksyon pagdating sa mga imbestigasyon.