jurisdiction
Example Sentences
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But the Monterey Park vote can only be overturned by another ballot measure, making it the most permanent data center ban in a jurisdiction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
RAD argued in its response to the court that the state office doesn’t have jurisdiction over its business.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
One of today’s 13 appeals courts, set up in 1982, is the Federal Circuit, which has national jurisdiction over certain cases, such as patent disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Anwar said a "no comment" response was "standard advice offered on a regular basis in our jurisdiction" and that Findlay's criticism was "deeply worrying".
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Too many scythes from other regions glean out of their jurisdiction while on vacation in Amazonia.
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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