jurisdictions

Noun

jurisdiction (countable and uncountable, plural jurisdictions)

1. The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
   • legal jurisdiction

   Synonyms:

   power, authority, disposition, craft, force, might, potence, potency, strength, virtue

2. The power or right to exercise authority.
   • outside the jurisdiction of

   Synonyms:

   oyer and terminer, soc and sac

3. The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
   • Police officers have no jurisdiction in that district.
4. The authority of a sovereign power to govern or legislate.
   • Thus fell that glorious Minion of Edward the Second, who for a time appeared liked [sic.] a blazing Comet, and sway'd the jurisdiction of the state of England, and her Confederates.c. 1620s, Elizabeth Cary [misattributed to Henry Cary], The History Of the most unfortunate Prince King Edward II. […] , London: A.G. and F. P., published 1680, page 12
5. The limits or territory within which authority may be exercised.
   • The United Kingdom consists of three jurisdictions: England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.