jurisdiction

The word “jurisdiction” has 4 syllables: ju-ris-dic-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for jurisdiction?

In the thesaurus, “jurisdiction” has 64 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for jurisdiction along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for jurisdiction

administration
arbitration
area
authority
autocracy
bailiwick
bounds
circuit
command
commission
compass
confines
control
dictatorship
direction
discretion
district
domination
dominion
empire
extent
field
governance
government
hegemony
influence
inquisition
judicature
leadership
limits
magistracy
management
mastery
might
oppression
orbit
power
prerogative
province
purview
range
reach
regime
regimen
regulation
reign
right
rule
say
scope
slot
sovereignty
sovranty
sphere
stomping grounds
subjugation
superintendence
supervision
supremacy
sway
territory
turf
tyranny
zone

Antonyms for jurisdiction

impotence
incapacity
powerlessness
submission
surrender
weakness
yielding

Meanings of jurisdiction

noun
1. The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
2. The power or right to exercise authority.
3. The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
4. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
5. The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.

Example Sentences

The court has jurisdiction over cases that occur within its territory.
This issue falls outside the jurisdiction of the local police department.
Federal agencies have broader jurisdiction than state authorities.
The dispute was resolved by determining which court had proper jurisdiction.
Laws vary depending on the jurisdiction in which they are enforced.

On this page you'll find 71 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jurisdiction, such as: administration, arbitration, area, authority, autocracy, bailiwick, bounds.

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