jurisdiction
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Whether the state has any jurisdiction over a Swiss-based "non profit" is unclear.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
We also evaluated a company’s jurisdiction and its past transparency reports to identify any potential privacy risks.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 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
“That’s another change that was made this morning, sir. All combat operations are now under the jurisdiction of Special Services. General Scheisskopf is our new commanding officer.”
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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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