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
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
esotericdesigned for or understood by the specially initiated alone
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
jaunta usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that