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, the Commission has the expertise and responsibility to defend its exclusive jurisdiction over commodity derivatives,” Selig said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

Regulatory alignment between the U.S. and Europe has removed jurisdictional uncertainty keeping institutional capital sidelined.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

Chen said a judge on Friday denied releasing Guan on bond for jurisdictional reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

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