n. the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on...

The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. It also is used as a synonym for venue, meaning the geographic area over which the court has territorial jurisdiction to decid [..]

n. ~ 1. A region, especially one defined by political boundaries, over which an authority may exercise its power. - 2. The authority of a power over persons and their activities within a region. - 3. [..]

The range or sphere of authority. Public agencies have jurisdiction at an incident related to their legal responsibilities and authority for incident mitigation. Jurisdictional authority at an inciden [..]

(1) A term used to describe which courts have the power or authority to decide a particular matter. (2) The geographical subdivision with respect to which an individual insurance regulatory body (su [..]

early 14c., jurisdiccioun, jurediction, etc., "administration of justice," from Old French juridicion (13c., Modern French juridiction) and directly from Latin iurisdictionem (nominative iur [..]

the geographical, subject matter, and monetary limitations of a court Personal jurisdiction- Directed to a specific person to impose a personal liability on him (usually the defendant). Subject matter [..]

geographic region associated with a legal authority.

The extent of territory over which legal or other power extends, e.g. authority to interpret and apply the law. [D04327]

The authority of a court to hear a particular case. Courts must have jurisdiction over both the parties to the dispute (personal jurisdiction) and the type of dispute (subject matter jurisdiction). Th [..]

The authority of a court to hear and decide a case. To make a legally valid decision in a case, a court must have both "subject matter jurisdiction" (power to hear the type of case in questi [..]

legal power: (law) the right and power to interpret and apply the law; "courts having jurisdiction in this district" in law; the territory within which power can be exercised [..]

n. Lawful power or right to exercise official authority.

1. In telecommunications, the functional separation of telecommunications networks. A jurisdiction is one of the following four types: (a) local exchange carrier network; (b) interexchange carrier network; (c) end user network; (d) some combination of the above. [T1.256-1999] 2. Loosely, and in a more general sense, the regulatory authority of the [..]

Authority or control.

Definition The geographical area over which a court or government body has the power and right to exercise authority.

The power, right, and authority to make, enforce, and interpret laws in a given area. Also a geographic area in which this authority is exercised.

Jurisdicción

[Latin jurisdictio, from juris, genitive of jus law + dictio act of saying, from dicere to say] 1 : the power, right, or authority to interpret, apply, and declare the law (as by rendering a ...

Authority to apply the law in a given territory or region. For example, the DHS USCIS district office in the area where a person lives has jurisdiction or authority to decide on a fiancé(e) petition.

  The power of the Court or Commission to hear a matter.

The right and power to apply the law; the territorial range of legal authority or control. - K -

Any government-defined geographic area sampled in the NAEP assessment (e.g., a state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, a Trial Urban District, the Department of Defense Domestic De [..]

Any government-defined geographic area sampled in the NAEP assessment (e.g., a state, the District of Columbia, a United States territory, a Trial Urban District, the Department of Defense Domestic De [..]

The five geographic areas in the United States, each composed of several annual conferences as determined by the General Conference: North Central, Northeastern, South Central, Southeastern and Wester [..]

Jurisdiction generally means the power of a court to hear and render a decision in a given situation. There are different categories of jurisdiction; in rem jurisdiction, in personam or personal juris [..]

Court's authority to hear and/or decide a case. Also, territory for which a court is authorized to hear cases.

The court’s legal authority to hear and resolve specific disputes. Jurisdiction is usually composed of personal jurisdiction (authority over persons) and subject matter jurisdiction (authority over ty [..]

The power, right or authority to interpret and apply the law.

The power of the Court/Tribunal or Judge/Adjudicator to consider a case.

Capacity of a court to seize a transnational dispute. Source: Arthemis, Art-Law Centre, University of Geneva

The authority of a court or other governmental agency to adjudicate controversies brought before it.

Authority by which courts receive and decide cases.

A court has legal authority of certain matters in a particular area. For example; a specific regional section of England versus a High Court that might have national authority.      

A level of government (city, county, state, or federal) or regulatory authority (local, regional, state, or federal) responsible for some or all aspects of the planning, implementation, operations, an [..]

The legal authority of a court to hear a case. Landlord

The range or sphere of authority. Public agencies have jurisdiction at an incident related to their legal responsibilities and authority for incident mitigation. Jurisdictional authority at an incident can be political/geographical (e.g., city, county, State, or Federal boundary lines) or functional (e.g., police department, health department, etc. [..]

The power, right or authority to apply the law. A court's authority to hear cases.

(WCB) - The right to hear and determine a workers' compensation case. The Workers' Compensation Board has jurisdiction over cases with employment in New York State (hired in, work in, contro [..]

A U.S. state, Native American tribal nation, or the state or province of a foreign nation.

Authority to apply the law in a given territory or region. For example, the CIS district office in the area where a person lives has jurisdiction or authority to decide on a fiance(e) petition.

A government’s general power to exercise authority over all persons and things within its territory.

A term referring to the nature and extent of the legal authority bestowed upon a legislature to enact laws (legislative jurisdiction) or of courts to hear and determine actions and other legal proceedings (judicial jurisdiction), as determined by international conventions or national laws. A court exercises its "jurisdiction" (i.e. decisi [..]

Jurisdiction means the legal environment which will apply to a contract of insurance. A jurisdiction clause is often endorsed on Liability policies so that they will respond only to an action [..]

The power given to courts, either by statute or constitutionally, to hear particular matters.

Authority of the court to decide cases of a particular type or in a particular area.

1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. 2. The geographic area over which the co [..]

Scope of legal authority, e.g., territorial jurisdiction. (see Legal remedy

The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. It also is used as a synonym for venue, meaning the geographic area over which the court has territorial jurisdiction to decid [..]

The legal authority of a court to hear a case or conduct other proceedings; power of the court over persons involved in a case and the subject matter of the case.

is the power, right or authority to interpret and apply the law.

(1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. Some issues can be heard in both state and federal courts. The plaintiff initially decides where to bring the suit, but in some cases, the defendant can seek to change the court. (2) The ge [..]

  The power of a court to question facts, apply law, make decisions and judgments.

A nation, state or country.

1. the geographical area over which particular courts have power; 2. state and federal government.

The power of a court to entertain particular cases as determined by factors such as location or district, or the value or type of the case, or the residence or domicile of a person.

The authority or power the court has to act or hear a case and make a decision.

The territorial range over which the authority to interpret and apply the law extends.  Each of the 62 counties in New York State has a District Attorney who is an elected official.  Each DA has juris [..]

the legal power of a court or the area that a court's legal power covers

The authority of a court to decide matters brought before it; the geographical limit within which a court order can be enforced.

the extent of authority to make judgements and administer justice

the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters within a particular geographic area and/or over certain types of legal cases. It is vital to determine before a lawsuit is [..]

Court's authority to hear and/or decide a case. Also, territory for which a court is allowed to hear cases.

The legal power of a court or the area that a court's legal power covers (such as the state of Victoria).

The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case.

the power of a State to legislate and enforce its laws; the power or authority of a court to exercise judgment (over some matter); the territory over which such power is exercised.

The power or legal authority of the court to hear and decide a case. (1) Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. They cannot consider a case unless there is a specific grant of jurisdiction [..]

A jurisdiction describes the area where a particular parliament, court or authority has the power to pass or enforce laws. Parliaments and courts may not operate outside their jurisdiction.

The legal authority of a court to make decisions and exercise judicial power over certain types of cases and within certain geographical boundaries.

the scope of authority given to a particular court, tribunal or other decision-making body; the types of cases a court or decision-making body has the power to determine; the geographical area in whic [..]

Authority by which courts receive and decide cases.

The area or group of areas in which a court or other decision making body is authorised to act.   top

Jurisdiction is the power and authority of the court to hear and decide a legal case.  One of the most fundamental questions of law is whether or not a certain court has jurisdiction to preside over a given case.  There are three components of jurisdiction that must be considered when determining a court’s authority to hear a case: jurisdiction of [..]

The county or city which has the authority to prosecute the defendant for a criminal act—usually the place where the crime occurred.

The authority of the court to administer justice in a particular case

The power to hear and determine a case.

The power or authority of the court to act. The court must have jurisdiction over the subject matter or geographic area of the proceeding and the person against whom relief is sought.

(1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases. jury:

The power of a court to question facts, apply law, make decisions and judgments.

n. the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters within a particular geographic area and/or over certain types of legal cases. It is vital to determine before a lawsuit [..]

Legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case before it, which depends on the type of case and how closely connected the parties are to the county where the court is located.

A court's power to hear and determine a case.

1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. 2. The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

The legal authority of a court to make judgments over parties and items.

Authority of court to exercise power. If a court has not been granted jurisdiction by statute or constitution, it is without authority to act and any action taken by the court is void.

When used in reference to a court, the legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. It also is used as a synonym for venue, meaning the geographic area over which the court ha [..]

The authority given to a police service to carry out law enforcement responsibilities within a defined geographic area (i.e., provincial vs. federal). (ch. 2, p. 47)

The territory, subject matter, or person over which lawful authority may be exercised.

Term to describe a gaming license jurisdiction (i.e. Malta, Spain, UK, New Jersey).

The power or authority of the Court to hear and decide a case over persons, subject matter or property.

Jurisdiction is the power of a court to inquire into facts, apply the law, make decisions, and declare a judgment. This power is typically determined by the locale of the events leading to a lawsuit, [..]

The states whose residents have a particular consulate responsible for the issuance of visas.

a province or territory of Canada or any country or political subdivision of any country outside Canada

the states for whose residents a particular consulate has the responsibility for issuing of visas.

A notary's jurisdiction is generally their state of commission. A notary is almost never allowed to notarize outside of the state where their commission is based. Some notaries have dual commissi [..]

The legal authority that allows a court or administrative agency to hear a case and render a decision. (See also: Initiating Jurisdiction; Long Arm Jurisdiction)

The area for which a particular government (Commonwealth, State or Territory, local) is responsible. L Links (NS)

The authority designating the limits and bounds of the legal right by which a judge exercises his authority to make lawful decisions. Also defined as the power or right to act. Jurisdiction refers bot [..]

Authority; official power, especially to interpret or apply the law.

the court’s power over the parties and to rule with respect to the subject matter of an action. Courts may have general or limited jurisdiction depending upon the various authorities under which they are established and regulated (such as state and federal constitutions and statutes).

n. the authority given by law to a court to try cases and rule on legal matters within a particular geographic area and/or over certain types of legal cases. It is vital to determine before a lawsuit [..]

soca A manor outlier which paid cutomary dues to a lord but which he did not own. The term sokeland is sometimes used to refer to similar in Danelaw counties. L

See State.

The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. The power or right to exercise authority. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate. The limits or territory with [..]

For the purposes of public art, a local jurisdiction generally refers to a unit of local government, such as a county, parish, regional municipality, city, town, village, borough, or township. The [..]

the right and power to interpret and apply the law and the power to tax and govern; the territorial range of authority or control land sale history*

As defined in subsection 12(5) of the Act, "jurisdiction" meansthe government of a province;an agency or a body that is established pursuant to the legislation of a province and that has powers, duties or functions in relation to an assessment of the environmental effects of a project;a body that is established pursuant to a land [..]

the right and power of courts to interpret and apply the law. Also, the legal power of control over persons and property.