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
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incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
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