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Jurisdictional

Juu-ruh-SDIH-kshuh-nuhl

/ˌdʒʊrʌˈsdɪkʃʌnʌl/

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jurisdictional

Dictionary meaning

Restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction.

Examples

  • The jurisdictional limits of a state end at its border.

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