jurisdiction
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But the larger question extends beyond which agency had jurisdiction.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
However UAE officials say they have jurisdiction over the incident because the aircraft on which the attack took place is registered there and flies under its flag.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
“The legislation is just what California could legally do,” she says, because other programs fall under federal jurisdiction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
The U.S. should also speak with countries that claim universal jurisdiction over genocide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Out of my jurisdiction; another bounty hunter from another police department will retire Polokov and claim the money.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
It is one of around 40 similar lawsuits brought by cities, states, tribes and other local jurisdictions, modeled on successful litigation against tobacco and opioid producers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“It comes to getting these other jurisdictions to pay their fair share for using our infrastructure,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The reason that automatic promotion spots are handed to the champions in the West and Southwest is simply because there are more men's football teams registered in those jurisdictions - because more people live there.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The program is now live in seven jurisdictions, including the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
It had a little bit to do with jurisdictions, I supposed.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
Vocabulary lists containing jurisdiction
The Declaration of Independence
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