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
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
censurea judgment involving condemnation
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable