jurisdictional
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Singapore enacted a Transboundary Haze Pollution Act in 2014, but enforcement has been stymied by jurisdictional barriers and challenges obtaining evidence from overseas.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
He said that despite the "clear jurisdictional limitations," the force's actions "reflected our recognition of the exceptional circumstances of the case and our commitment to providing whatever support and assistance was realistically available."
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Northern Star said the Gold Fields bid was subject to several onerous conditions and requirements, and that a deal would have exposed its shareholders to jurisdictional and operational risks given its significant equity component.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
“So the sharing of it across state lines, across jurisdictional lines, to me is highly problematic.”
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
There then followed a hectic jurisdictional dispute between these overlords that was decided in General Dreedle’s favor by ex-P.F.C.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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