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
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased