jurisdiction

• Nom désignant le pouvoir officiel ou l'autorité de rendre la justice et de prononcer des jugements, ou la zone géographique sur laquelle s'exerce ce pouvoir.

A noun referring to the official power or authority to make legal decisions and judgments, or the geographical area within which this authority applies.

1. Legal authorityC1formallegal

   The official power to make legal decisions and judgments within a specific area or over certain matters.

   Compétence juridictionnelle

   • The court has jurisdiction over this case.
   • The matter falls outside the jurisdiction of this committee.
   • The judge ruled that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

   Synonymesadministrationauthoritycompetencecontroldominionpowersovereignty

2. Territorial scopeC1formallegal

   The geographical area or territory within which a court or government body has authority.

   Compétence territoriale

   • The police can only operate within their own jurisdiction.
   • The new law applies to all states under federal jurisdiction.
   • The dispute involves two different jurisdictions.

   Synonymesareabailiwickdistrictdomainprovincerealmregionterritory