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.”

adj

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 notes

In 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

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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.