Simple meaning
What does Jurisdiction mean?
Jurisdiction means the official area or power where rules and decisions apply.
Dictionary definition
The official area or power where rules and decisions apply.
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Jurisdiction in a sentence
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In social studies, we read the word jurisdiction.
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The class article used jurisdiction to describe a public system idea.
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The passage used jurisdiction to explain how community decisions can be organized.
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Opposite words
disorderlack of organized structure
chaosconfused or uncontrolled conditions
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Base word
jurisdiction
noun
jurisdiction
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What does jurisdiction mean?
Jurisdiction is used to describe the official area or power where rules and decisions apply.
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