la
feminine
/xuɾizðikˈθjon/
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Translation
jurisdiction
Word origin
From Latin iurisdictio, from ius ('law, right') plus dictio ('a saying, declaring').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iurisdictio
- English cognates
- jurisdiction
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraljurisdicciones
Examples
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The case is outside our jurisdiction.
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Each court has its own jurisdiction.
.
The local police have no jurisdiction in that area.
delito .
The crime occurred under federal jurisdiction.
¿ ?
Under which jurisdiction does this matter fall?
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