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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

jurisdictions

/ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does jurisdictions mean?

noun

The areas of law or authority over which a court or other legal body has power to make decisions or judgments. The areas of land or territory over which a government or other authority has power to make laws or regulations.

Example

"The court's jurisdiction extended to all cases involving minors."

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