jurisdictions
Произношение: [ˌdʒʊr.ɪsˈdɪk.ʃənz]
Слово
Контекст: «legal system»
(noun) a jurisdiction is a specific area where certain laws or rules apply. Imagine there are different playgrounds, and each has its own rules. That place is its own jurisdiction with its own laws.
Пример
In our town, the jurisdiction covers all local laws and regulations.
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The rules in another jurisdiction are very different, so we can't apply ours there.
Пример
What jurisdiction does this court have over the case?
Контекст: «authority»
(noun) jurisdiction can also mean the power or control that a person or group has to make legal decisions. Think of it like being the teacher in a classroom; you have the authority to make the rules for your students.
Пример
The school district has jurisdiction over all public schools in the area.
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The police have no jurisdiction to arrest people in another country.
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Which agency has jurisdiction over this investigation?
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