jurisdiction
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Alexander Hamilton noted in Federalist No. 32 that the constitutional requirement of a “uniform” naturalization law conferred exclusive jurisdiction on the federal government, to the exclusion of the states.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
As in 1988, the society's future bishops will be consecrated without assigned jurisdiction from Rome, in a situation the group claims precludes any schism or excommunication -- though the Vatican views the matter differently.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Their parents are subject to the jurisdiction of the government, and so, “under the Constitution, they are citizens at birth.”
From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026
But the nearest federal treatment court that could handle cases under the VA’s jurisdiction is in San Diego.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Xenocrates looked over to the Parliamentarian, who had jurisdiction in such matters.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
Vocabulary lists containing jurisdiction
The Declaration of Independence
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You Be the Judge: Jud, Jur, Jus
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You Can Say That Again: Dic and Dict
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