Thesaurus results for JURISDICTION

Q: How does the noun 'jurisdiction' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of jurisdiction are authority , command , control , dominion , power , and sway . While all these words mean "the right to govern or rule or determine," jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits. // the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

Q: In what contexts can 'authority' take the place of 'jurisdiction'?

The words authority and jurisdiction can be used in similar contexts, but authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits. // granted the authority to manage her estate

Q: When can 'command' be used instead of 'jurisdiction'?

The synonyms command and jurisdiction are sometimes interchangeable, but command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience. // the army officer in command

Q: When might 'control' be a better fit than 'jurisdiction'?

In some situations, the words control and jurisdiction are roughly equivalent. However, control stresses the power to direct and restrain. // you are responsible for the students under your control

Q: When is it sensible to use 'dominion' instead of 'jurisdiction'?

While the synonyms dominion and jurisdiction are close in meaning, dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority. // given dominion over all the animals

Q: When is 'power' a more appropriate choice than 'jurisdiction'?

While in some cases nearly identical to jurisdiction , power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence. // the power to mold public opinion

Q: When would 'sway' be a good substitute for 'jurisdiction'?

Although the words sway and jurisdiction have much in common, sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence. // the empire extended its sway over the region

jurisdiction

noun

ˌju̇r-əs-ˈdik-shən

Definition of jurisdiction next

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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How does the noun jurisdiction contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of jurisdiction are authority, command, control, dominion, power, and sway. While all these words mean "the right to govern or rule or determine," jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

In what contexts can authority take the place of jurisdiction?

The words authority and jurisdiction can be used in similar contexts, but authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

granted the authority to manage her estate

When can command be used instead of jurisdiction?

The synonyms command and jurisdiction are sometimes interchangeable, but command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

the army officer in command

When might control be a better fit than jurisdiction?

In some situations, the words control and jurisdiction are roughly equivalent. However, control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

you are responsible for the students under your control

When is it sensible to use dominion instead of jurisdiction?

While the synonyms dominion and jurisdiction are close in meaning, dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

given dominion over all the animals

When is power a more appropriate choice than jurisdiction?

While in some cases nearly identical to jurisdiction, power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

the power to mold public opinion

When would sway be a good substitute for jurisdiction?

Although the words sway and jurisdiction have much in common, sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

the empire extended its sway over the region

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Recent Examples of jurisdiction Leicester continue to sail close to the wind with regards to PSR and are still in arbitration with the Premier League over the 2022-23 season, with the question of jurisdiction still an issue to be resolved. —

Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025 The parkway is typically the rangers’ jurisdiction. —

Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025 The European Union is so far the only jurisdiction globally to drive forward comprehensive rules for artificial intelligence with its AI Act. —

Ryan Browne, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025 Since then, 38 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized sports betting; mobile betting is permitted in all but eight of those jurisdictions. —

Sean Gregory / Boston, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for jurisdiction

Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdiction

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President Donald Trump has called for an end to an act that prohibits American businesses from bribing foreign governments to gain business deals abroad.

— Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Bad things happen when good people tolerate the immorality and lawlessness of a state or federal government.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2025