Jurisdiction

12 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The official power to make legal decisions and judgements, or the extent of territory or subject matter over which such authority extends.

“The case falls under federal jurisdiction rather than state jurisdiction.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/d͡ʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/

Syllables

ju·ris·dic·tion

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Synonyms

authority power control domain

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Wordle

Features the 'TION' suffix and multiple 'I' vowels; contains the 'JURIS' opening pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 22 points; the 'J' tile makes this exceptionally valuable on premium squares

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