jurisdiction

/ˌju̇r-əs-ˈdik-shən/

Middle English jurisdiccioun, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French jurisdiction, from Latin jurisdiction-, jurisdictio, from juris + diction-, dictio act of saying

noun

  1. the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law

  2. the authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate

  3. the power or right to exercise authority : control

a matter that falls within the court's jurisdiction

power authority jurisdiction control command sway dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine. power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.