as in government
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the United States has no jurisdiction over Cuba
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Recent Examples of jurisdiction
These developments occur amid Trump's consideration to move the USPS under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Department, a change that would place it directly under executive branch control.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The bill also would prohibit jurisdictions from adding more restrictions beyond what current sanctuary law allows.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Jose Smith, former municipal attorney for the cities of Miami Beach and North Miami Beach, told the Miami Herald that police departments operate under the jurisdiction and authority of each city’s commission through the city manager.
—Verónica Egui Brito and, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Attorneys for the federal government asked the judge overseeing the suit to dismiss the claims, stating that only the VA secretary has jurisdiction to decide disputes over award benefits and that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear them.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The bill also would prohibit jurisdictions from adding more restrictions beyond what current sanctuary law allows.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
Jose Smith, former municipal attorney for the cities of Miami Beach and North Miami Beach, told the Miami Herald that police departments operate under the jurisdiction and authority of each city’s commission through the city manager.
—Verónica Egui Brito and, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Attorneys for the federal government asked the judge overseeing the suit to dismiss the claims, stating that only the VA secretary has jurisdiction to decide disputes over award benefits and that the court lacks the jurisdiction to hear them.
—Vernal Coleman, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdiction
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In 1930, Gandhi was named Time Magazine’s ‘Man of the Year,’ and the notoriety helped to pressure the British government to reconsider its policies in India.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The government’s actions have been shrouded in secrecy and obfuscation.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jamie speaks about the red pill 80-20 rule in the manosphere, or the theory by some men that only 80% of women are attracted to 20% of men.—
Emily Maddick,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Under the rules, the SP80 is not allowed to use the same type of electronics or lithium batteries to help adjust the sails as, say, the America’s Cup or SailGP foilers, even though, proportionally speaking, the SP80 is facing a much higher load on its sails.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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Reforms on the table include how to give greater roles to women in the Catholic Church, including ordaining them as deacons, and the greater inclusion of laity in governance and decision making.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Duterte’s defense Duterte’s legal team said that Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration shouldn’t have allowed the global court to take custody of the former leader because the Philippines is no longer a party to the ICC.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Musk's posts today have been a combination of news about the Trump administration, updates on Tesla technology, and podcast clips about himself, President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Jurisdiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdiction. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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