Jurisdictional (Adjective)
Meaning
Restricted to the geographic area under a particular jurisdiction; "the jurisdictional limits of a state".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The police department's investigation was limited to the jurisdictional boundaries of the city, making it difficult to track down suspects who fled to neighboring towns.
- The two companies are arguing over which state's jurisdictional laws will govern the disputed contract, a crucial detail in the case.
- State park rangers may arrest or fine people breaking laws within their jurisdictional authority.
- Disagreements have risen regarding whether U.S. antitrust authorities should probe Airbus Safran, the outcome heavily relies on this question because while Europeans concede European A380 commitments possibly justify reviewing extrajurisdictional EUs concerns, Americans acknowledge reviewing jurisdictional limitations.
- The agreement establishes a federal board which can make recommendations about the creation of tribal gaming commissions within the jurisdictional authority of each tribe.