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Plural
jurisdictions
1
the power or authority of a court of law or an organization to make legal decisions and judgements
- The court ruled that the case fell under federal jurisdiction due to its interstate nature.
- Local police do not have jurisdiction over crimes committed on federal property.
- The tribal council asserted jurisdiction over matters concerning land use within the reservation.
- International law governs disputes between countries when jurisdiction is contested.
- The Supreme Court clarified its jurisdiction in interpreting constitutional issues.
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