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
entitybeing
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
inexorablenot to be persuaded, moved, or stopped : relentless
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
dozeto sleep lightly
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary