jurisdictions

noun
UK /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃənz/
US /ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃənz/

Places or groups that have the power to make and enforce rules.

The police in different jurisdictions worked together to solve the case.

SYNONYMS

authoritiesdistrictsterritoriesareaszones

RELATED WORDS

courtslawsboundariesgovernmentscontrol

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.

The court has jurisdiction over cases in this county.

3. The area where a particular set of laws applies.

This tax rule only applies within city jurisdictions.

4. A system of law courts in a region.

The two jurisdictions handle appeals differently.