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.

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importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
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banea source of harm or ruin : curse
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
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significanthaving meaning
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