diversity jurisdiction

noun

In United States law, jurisdiction of a federal court over a cause of action arising from all parties being from different U.S. states.

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Meanings

noundiversity jurisdiction (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawIn United States law, jurisdiction of a federal court over a cause of action arising from all parties being from different U.S. states.
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APA

diversity jurisdiction. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diversity%20jurisdiction

MLA

“diversity jurisdiction.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diversity%20jurisdiction. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “diversity jurisdiction,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/diversity%20jurisdiction.

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