jurisdiction
gb/d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/ us/d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
C1
إنجليزي
~ 5200
المعاني
0 معنى
اسم
formal
C1
entity
1
legal power to decide cases
The legal power that a court or government has to make decisions and use the law for certain people or places.
نمط الاستخدام:
[authority] has jurisdiction over [people/area/subject]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners often confuse "jurisdiction" with general "law" or "justice". "Jurisdiction" is about who has the legal power to make decisions, not about whether something is fair. Learners also sometimes say *"jurisdiction on"* instead of the usual pattern "jurisdiction over" (e.g., "The court has jurisdiction over the case").
مرادفات
authority (A broader word for the right to give orders or make decisions; not always specifically legal like "jurisdiction".)
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power (Very general; can be physical or social, while "jurisdiction" is formal and legal.)
أضداد
powerlessness (Describes having no power or authority, the opposite of holding legal jurisdiction.)
تراكيب شائعة
have jurisdiction
|exercise jurisdiction
|within the jurisdiction of
|outside its jurisdiction
|jurisdiction over
|lack jurisdiction
مواضيع
law
|government
|business
أمثلة
- The court ruled that it did not have jurisdiction to hear the case.
- Under the new law, federal agencies now have jurisdiction over online privacy disputes.
- The committee has no jurisdiction over criminal matters.
- Local authorities claim jurisdiction over all taxis operating in the city center.
- The judge questioned whether the tribunal had jurisdiction in international human-rights cases.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This court has jurisdiction over crimes in this city.
- The police said the case was not in their jurisdiction.
- A tax court has special jurisdiction in tax problems.
- That judge does not have jurisdiction to change this contract.
- The new office will have jurisdiction over all schools in the area.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
2
area where law applies
The area or group of people where a court or government can use its legal power.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is legal/illegal in this jurisdiction
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes mix this sense with the more abstract sense of legal power. Here, "jurisdiction" means the area or group where rules apply. In sentences like "in this jurisdiction" or "across jurisdictions", it usually refers to places rather than to power itself.
مرادفات
territory (A general word for land or area; "jurisdiction" focuses on where legal power applies, not just physical land.)
أضداد
worldwide (Indicates no limits of area, the opposite of a specific, limited jurisdiction.)
تراكيب شائعة
in this jurisdiction
|within this jurisdiction
|outside the jurisdiction
|foreign jurisdiction
|state jurisdiction
|local jurisdiction
مواضيع
law
|government
|travel
|space
أمثلة
- Cannabis remains illegal in this jurisdiction.
- Each state is a separate jurisdiction with its own traffic laws.
- The company operates in several tax jurisdictions.
- The offense was committed outside our jurisdiction and must be handled by another court.
- Regulations differ from one jurisdiction to another, so check the rules before you expand your business.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This type of knife is not legal in this jurisdiction.
- Driving rules change when you cross into another jurisdiction.
- The law is different in every jurisdiction.
- He broke the law in a foreign jurisdiction.
- The company must pay tax in many jurisdictions.
unknown
formal
C2
entity
3
unit of government with authority
A government unit, like a city, state, or agency, thought of as a separate legal authority.
نمط الاستخدام:
[several] jurisdictions [do something together]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may think "jurisdictions" always means physical areas only. In this sense, it means the government bodies or systems themselves, especially in phrases like "state and local jurisdictions".
مرادفات
authority (A very general word for a body that governs; "jurisdiction" in this sense emphasizes it as a distinct legal unit.)
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municipality (Refers specifically to a city or town government; a "jurisdiction" may be larger or smaller.)
أضداد
private entity (A non-government organization or person, which does not function as a public legal jurisdiction.)
تراكيب شائعة
state and local jurisdictions
|multiple jurisdictions
|regulatory jurisdictions
|taxing jurisdictions
|across jurisdictions
|participating jurisdictions
مواضيع
law
|government
|business
|politics
أمثلة
- State and local jurisdictions will share the cost of the new bridge.
- Several jurisdictions have adopted similar data-protection rules.
- The agreement was signed by more than thirty tax jurisdictions.
- Different jurisdictions interpret these regulations in different ways.
- Smaller jurisdictions may struggle to enforce complex environmental standards.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- Many jurisdictions worked together on the project.
- Three jurisdictions share this large river.
- Some jurisdictions have strict gun laws.
- Other jurisdictions do not follow this rule.
- The company must report to several tax jurisdictions.
اسم
formal
C1
entity
4
scope of responsibility or control
The set of things that a person or group is officially allowed or supposed to deal with.
نمط الاستخدام:
[something] is outside [someone’s] jurisdiction
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may think this meaning is always about courts and law. In many workplaces, people say things like "That’s outside my jurisdiction" to mean "That’s not my official responsibility." In this use, it is similar to "scope" or "remit" rather than to a court’s power.
مرادفات
scope (A general word for the range of things involved; "jurisdiction" is more formal and implies official authority.)
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remit (Formal British English for the area of responsibility; similar to this sense of "jurisdiction".)
أضداد
irrelevance (Something that is not part of someone’s official area of concern is irrelevant to their jurisdiction.)
تراكيب شائعة
within my jurisdiction
|outside my jurisdiction
|beyond their jurisdiction
|fall under the jurisdiction of
|under my jurisdiction
مواضيع
work
|law
|government
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- That complaint is outside my jurisdiction, so you’ll need to contact human resources.
- The ethics committee decided that the matter fell within its jurisdiction.
- These policy questions are beyond the jurisdiction of this technical working group.
- The issue is under the jurisdiction of the finance department, not marketing.
- They refused to act, arguing that the problem did not come under their jurisdiction.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- This problem is outside my jurisdiction.
- Hiring new staff is not in his jurisdiction.
- The question is under the jurisdiction of the school board.
- These cases are within the manager’s jurisdiction.
- It is not in her jurisdiction to change the rules.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
jurisdiction
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
US/d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
المقاطع والنبر
jur - is - dic - tion (٤ مقاطع)
Stress on 3rd syllable (dic)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: jurisdiction
- Plural: jurisdiction, jurisdictions
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
jurisdictions
noun
Core family
jurisdictional
adjective C1
Related words
juridical
adjective
jurist
noun
Advanced or less common
jurisdictionally
adverb
jurisprudence
noun C2
تعبيرات
fall under the jurisdiction of
1/fˈɔl ˈʌndɚ ðə d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
be included in someone’s authority
To be a case, issue, or area that a certain court, office, or person is officially allowed to control.
أمثلة
- These types of disputes fall under the jurisdiction of the civil courts.
- Environmental crimes typically fall under the jurisdiction of federal agencies.
have jurisdiction over
1/hˈæv d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən ˈoʊvɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
possess legal authority over
To have the legal power to make decisions and use the law for a person, thing, or area.
أمثلة
- The federal court has jurisdiction over cases involving immigration.
- Local police do not have jurisdiction over crimes committed in international waters.
in this jurisdiction
1/ˈɪn ðˈɪs d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
in this legal area or system
In the place or legal system we are talking about now.
أمثلة
- Abortion is heavily restricted in this jurisdiction.
- In this jurisdiction, employers must provide health insurance.
outside (someone's) jurisdiction
1/aʊtsˈaɪd sˈʌmwˌʌnz d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
beyond legal power or responsibility
Not part of the area or type of problem that a person, office, or court is allowed to control.
أمثلة
- The regulator said the complaint was outside its jurisdiction.
- I’m afraid this issue is outside my jurisdiction; please contact the legal department.
state and local jurisdictions
1/stˈeɪt ˈænd lˈoʊkəl d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
state and municipal legal authorities
State governments and city or town governments, thought of as separate legal bodies.
أمثلة
- The project will be funded by state and local jurisdictions.
- Regulations are enforced by various state and local jurisdictions across the country.
under the jurisdiction of
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
subject to an authority’s power
Controlled by and answerable to a certain court, office, or government.
أمثلة
- All schools are under the jurisdiction of the education ministry.
- The port is under the jurisdiction of the regional government.
within the jurisdiction of
1/wɪðˈɪn ðə d͡ʒˌʊɹɪsdˈɪkʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
inside an authority’s legal area
In the area or group where a certain court, office, or government has legal power.
أمثلة
- The island falls within the jurisdiction of the coastal city.
- Such matters are within the jurisdiction of the constitutional court.