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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WordMeaning
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tardymoving slowly : sluggish
forlornbereft
rusea wily subterfuge
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
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