jurisdiction
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We encouraged each one to accept ICC jurisdiction over war crimes on its own soil in order to open a pathway to justice for all victims, irrespective of the perpetrator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
China is the first major jurisdiction to introduce specific rules targeting immersive AI tools that simulate romantic or familial bonds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
By May, less than six months after Trump had filed his lawsuit, Blanche was submitting a voluntary dismissal with prejudice to Williams, essentially moving the case out of her jurisdiction.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
The pair stood trial in Germany because of the legal principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows prosecutions for alleged war crimes, including genocide, occurring overseas.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Its jurisdiction was strictly limited to relations among the nations and outside groups; internal affairs were the province of the individual nations.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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The deal also won clearances from regulators representing 65 jurisdictions, including Australia, China, the European Commission, Germany, France, Spain and Canada.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
However, two key jurisdictions — the European Commission and Britain’s media and culture minister — continue to evaluate potential anticompetitive effects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
It said the claims had been investigated by authorities in several jurisdictions which, according to BGC, had not substantiated the allegations.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Paramount noted that competition regulators in 24 jurisdictions have already cleared the transaction or allowed their review periods to expire.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
In fact, most jurisdictions in the country had no mechanism for reporting whether a driver had been on a phone, even talking, let alone texting.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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The Declaration of Independence
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