word
Legal
Jurisdiction
jur-is-DIK-shun
/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Jurisdiction
Dictionary meaning
The official power to make legal decisions; the territory over which this power extends.
Examples
- The federal court has jurisdiction over cases involving constitutional law.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on third syllable.
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