adj
jurisdictional
Jurisdictional (adj) means relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority. Example: “The lawyers argued over a jurisdictional technicality before the trial even began.”
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Relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority.
"The lawyers argued over a jurisdictional technicality before the trial even began."
How to use jurisdictional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving to do with which court or authority has the legal right to decide something.
Common pairings
jurisdictional dispute
jurisdictional issue
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Etymology
Formed from jurisdiction plus the adjective-forming suffix -al.
Rhymes for jurisdictional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jurisdictional” mean?
The word “jurisdictional” means relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority. In plain terms, having to do with which court or authority has the legal right to decide something.
How do you use “jurisdictional” in a sentence?
Here is “jurisdictional” used in a sentence: “The lawyers argued over a jurisdictional technicality before the trial even began.”
What part of speech is “jurisdictional”?
“Jurisdictional” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of jurisdictional?
"jurisdictional" (adj) means relating to jurisdiction, or to the boundaries of legal authority.
