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
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
recountto relate in detail : narrate
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
precipitantprecipitate
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
toutto make much of : promote
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
potablesuitable for drinking