GRE Word List
JURISDICTION
the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
The meaning of the word jurisdiction is the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law.
Random words
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|---|---|
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| sensual | relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly |
| coeval | of the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
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| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
| acetic | vinegary |
| creed | a brief authoritative formula of religious belief |