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

WordMeaning
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
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belateddelayed beyond the usual time
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commemorateto call to remembrance
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
requiema mass for the dead
disconcertto throw into confusion