Synonyms of jurisdiction
32 similar words
Another word for jurisdiction is province. Other synonyms of jurisdiction are authority, bailiwick, world, might and power.
Synonyms and similar words for jurisdiction
nounThe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
- power
- authorityOfficial permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
- disposition
- force
- might
- potence
- potency
- strength
- virtue
- Note: All terms are usually figurative.
- area
- arena
- bailiwickThe district within which a bailie or bailiff has jurisdiction.
- domain
- department
- discipline
- field
- lookout
- orbit
- provinceAn area under the jurisdiction of an archbishop, typically comprising a number of adjacent dioceses.
- realm
- section
- sector
- sphere
- territory
- turf
- paleThe parts of Ireland under English jurisdiction.
- wheelhouse US, slang
- world
- craft obsolete
nounThe power or right to exercise authority.
- oyer and terminer UK
- soc and sacThe right of a lord to hear and decide legal cases on his estate without recourse to other courts.
Meaning of jurisdiction
- noun The power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
- noun The power or right to exercise authority.
- noun The power or right to perform some action as part of applying the law.
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