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
That decision said lower court judges cannot issue sweeping rulings that block policies nationwide beyond their jurisdictions, but did not deal with the actual substance of the birthright citizenship policy.
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
To her, the bill leapfrogs local jurisdictions just to nibble at the edges of what’s driving housing costs.
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Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Several jurisdictions, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, deployed to search the area, using dive teams, K9 units, drones and a ground search, authorities said.
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Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office may also get involved, depending on which jurisdiction the roadway falls under.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
To her, the bill leapfrogs local jurisdictions just to nibble at the edges of what’s driving housing costs.
—
Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Several jurisdictions, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, deployed to search the area, using dive teams, K9 units, drones and a ground search, authorities said.
—
Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office may also get involved, depending on which jurisdiction the roadway falls under.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for jurisdiction
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The order aimed to create a voluntary mechanism for AI companies to give the government early access to their most advanced systems, allowing officials to vet the models for security risks before their public release.
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Nathan Freed Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU's speech, privacy and technology project, said the First Amendment guarantees the right to criticize the government.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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The event was hosted by Freedom 250, the group working with the administration to put on anniversary events.
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The administration has said in court filings that its information also discusses slavery.
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
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“Jurisdiction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jurisdiction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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