jurisdictional
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He claimed that Cuba acted in "legitimate self-defence within its jurisdictional waters".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Where jurisdictional questions are at issue,” said Selig, “the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives.”
From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026
Based on current alumina and aluminum market conditions, Alcoa forecast first-quarter operational tax expense of $65 million to $75 million, which may vary with market conditions and jurisdictional profitability.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026
Regulatory alignment between the U.S. and Europe has removed jurisdictional uncertainty keeping institutional capital sidelined.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 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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