Vocabulary Entry

jurisdictional

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

Example Sentences

"The jurisdictional boundaries of the court define its authority."

"Different laws may apply based on the jurisdictional area."

"She was unsure if the case fell under the jurisdictional rules of her state."

noun

Example Sentences

"The judge explained the concept of jurisdiction as it applied to the case."

"Each court has its own jurisdiction over specific types of cases."

"There was confusion about the jurisdiction of the police in the matter."