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jurisdiction

[joor-is-dik-shuhn] / ˌdʒʊər ɪsˈdɪk ʃən /


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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

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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