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Jurisdiction (Noun)

Meaning 1

In law; the territory within which power can be exercised.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Hypernyms

  • Territorial Dominion
  • Territory
  • Dominion

Hyponyms

  • Bishopric
  • Episcopate

Related Words

  • Jurisdictional (adjective)

Meaning 2

(law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district".

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Synonyms

  • Legal Power

Hypernyms

  • Power
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