2006-10-03 01:00:18 · 3 answers · asked by dede 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The word is a term of large and comprehensive import, and embraces every kind of judicial action. It defines the areas of authority for the geographical area in which a court has power or types of cases it has power to hear.
Politically it is the geographical area in which elected officials or police have power to enact and enforce laws.
2006-10-03 01:07:18 · answer #1 · answered by Randy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The legal authority, given by rule or statute, to act in the enforcement of the law and to take judicial action against those who break the law. Jurisdiction can apply as to person, as to offense, or as to the place where the law is to be enforced.
2006-10-03 08:08:30 · answer #2 · answered by sarge927 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
control of a specific area
2006-10-03 08:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by wfblume 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋