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Jurisdiction

usgb/ˌdʒʊrɪsˈdɪkʃn/Volume
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Legal AuthorityPlay
Jurisdiction implies an institution's legal power within certain limits. SlideThe school has jurisdiction over student conduct.
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Overlapping JurisdictionPlay
Can refer to shared legal authority by multiple entities over a case or area. SlideThe river between the two states is under overlapping jurisdiction.
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Jurisdiction LimitsPlay
It's crucial to recognize that jurisdiction is bounded geographically or thematically. SlideThe local police don't have jurisdiction in international waters.