voluntary jurisdiction

noun

Legal authority granted without the need for litigation, such as the receiving of probate from a will.

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Meanings

noun
  1. lawLegal authority granted without the need for litigation, such as the receiving of probate from a will.

Translations

Spanish jurisdicción voluntaria
  • jurisdicción voluntariaTranslations
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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