jurisdiction

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

NOUN

area of authority

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration arbitration authority command commission control discretion district domination influence power prerogative purview rule scope sovereignty supervision territory zone

STRONG

area bailiwick bounds circuit compass confines dominion empire extent field hegemony inquisition judicature limits magistracy might orbit province range reach reign right say slot sphere sway turf

WEAK

stomping grounds

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence incapacity powerlessness submission surrender weakness yielding

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It’s now up to local jurisdictions such as Sonoma County to do a deeper dive and see if anything was missed.

From Los Angeles Times

Alberta is the first jurisdiction in Canada to independently propose limits to the practice.

From BBC

After a global backlash, Musk subsequently blocked Grok from generating such images in jurisdictions where it is illegal, but X still faces investigations and lawsuits around the world.

From BBC

"We have therefore challenged jurisdiction of the Florida court."

From BBC

Jeffery Jones commands the car rally task force and coordinates with local jurisdictions to gather intelligence and stay ahead of organizers.

From The Wall Street Journal

jurisdiction

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