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
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
congruencethe quality or state of agreeing, coinciding, or being congruent
rubrican authoritative rule
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail