Jurisdiction
Definitions
n. 1. Control and authority, especially to interpret and exercise the law
2. The specific area of someone's or something's control or authority
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms-
control
command
authority
Antonyms-
powerlessness
weakness
incapacity
Sentences
1. The jury had the jurisdiction whether or not to prove the criminal guilty.
2. The sheriff only had jurisdiction in his town.Family Guy - Jury Duty