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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| edict | a proclamation having the force of law |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |