“jurisdiction”
This page shows official legal definitions of “jurisdiction” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.
United States
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The government’s authority to govern or enforce laws or to enforce them in a certain area or over certain people.
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New Zealand
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The extent of legal authority or power of a court to apply the law.
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United States
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The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a certain type of case. It also is used as a synonym for venue, meaning the geographic area over which the court has territorial jurisdiction to decide cases.
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Australia
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The authority of a court to decide matters brought before it; the geographical limit within which a court order can be enforced.
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Ireland
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(a) the power of a court or judge to hear an action, petition or other proceeding, or (b) the geographical area within which such power may be exercised.
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United States
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The territory, subject matter, or persons over which the court, as determined by constitution or statute, may exercise lawful authority.
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