Etymology

jurisdiction

ju·ris·dic·tion
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Today it means: The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law. Full definition →

Latin iūrisdictiō
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromiūrisdictiō
  2. Latin · borrowed fromiūrisdictiō
  3. English todayjurisdiction

Borrowed from Latin iūrisdictiō.

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