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 |
|---|---|
| tactile | perceptible by touch : tangible |
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| converge | to tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |