Read full poem →which the Princess had been given possession by her father, and over
which she exercises jurisdiction. ,
Dictionary Entry
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the area over which this power extends.
In a Sentence
“The court's jurisdiction is limited to cases involving federal law within the state.”
Origin
From Latin 'iurisdictio' meaning 'a speaking of the law'.
Common Phrases
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Poetry examples for “jurisdiction”
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Read full poem →were likewise authorized and required to pull down
and demolish all playhouses within their jurisdiction,
and apprehend any persons convicted of acting, who
Read full poem →of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarran-
table jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of
the circumstances of our emigratiouand settlement here.
Read full poem →exist within the United States, or any place subject to their
jurisdiction.
Read full poem →any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process
of law,nor deny to any person withia its jurisdiction the
@jual protection of the laws.
Read full poem →portation thereof from the United States and all territory
subject to the jurisdiction thereof, for beverage purposes, is
hereby prohibited.
Read full poem →BASTARDY and the Procedure before Justices therein, together with the Statutes relating
to the Custody and Protection of Chiklren, incUiding the Summary Jurisdiction (Married
Women) Act of 1895. Second Edition. IJy Tkmvlb Chevallieu Mautin% Chief Clerk to
Read full poem →in M’Nemar’s case, and withdrawal of Richard M’Nemar, John Dun-
lavy, John Thompson, Robert Marshall and himself from jurisdiction of