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Jurisdiction is the area in which a person or institution has authority. It has particular reference to courts and legislatures, but can refer to any kind of official. Jurisdiction can be a geographical or conceptual area. E.g. "I'm sorry sir, I know you're a policeman in Texas, but you have no jurisdiction in Alberta, so hand over your gun." describes a geographical area. "Yes Mrs. Smith, I know you would like the Town Council to pass a by-law cutting off diplomatic relations with Russia, but Foreign Relations is not in the Council's jurisdiction." describes a conceptual jurisdiction.
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What the definition of jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction refers to the authority or power of a court or legal body to hear and decide cases within a specific geographic area or over certain subject matters. It is the legal authority to interpret and apply the law.
How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts?
Original jurisdiction only applies to courts that hear cases before any appeals can be made. -Apex
What does it mean to refuse jurisdiction?
More information about what you are asking is necessary. Jurisdiction is a very clearly defined term and subject. One either has jurisdcition or one does not - it is not debatable and one cannot 'refuse' jurisdiction, if in fact, they have it - or are in it.
What is another word for original jurisdiction?
Primary jurisdiction
What is meant by Court of Limited Jurisdiction?
If you are charged with reckless driving, your case will most likely be presented to a A. grand jury. B. court of limited jurisdiction. C. criminal court. D. court of general jurisdiction.
What is A definition that specifies the type of thing the term applies to and the differences between the things the term applies to and other things of the same type?
Analytical definition
A definition that points to names or describes one or more examples of something to which the defined term applies?
Definition by example
What type of definition points to names or identifies one or more instances of something to which the defined term applies?
An intensional definition points to names or identifies one or more instances of something to which the defined term applies. It focuses on the characteristics or properties that define the term rather than listing specific examples.
What definition applies to the term jurisdiction?
Jurisdiction is the area in which a person or institution has authority. It has particular reference to courts and legislatures, but can refer to any kind of official. Jurisdiction can be a geographical or conceptual area. E.g. "I'm sorry sir, I know you're a policeman in Texas, but you have no jurisdiction in Alberta, so hand over your gun." describes a geographical area. "Yes Mrs. Smith, I know you would like the Town Council to pass a by-law cutting off diplomatic relations with Russia, but Foreign Relations is not in the Council's jurisdiction." describes a conceptual jurisdiction.
What is the term for a criminal who is guilty that gets off the hook possibly by a technicality?
Unless the question is asking for a 'slang' term, there is no legal word or definition that applies to such an individual.
How are felons pardoned?
Under the jurisdiction of the state, a person applies to the governor. In the federal system, he applies to the president.
English definition of term no es por el huevo sino por el fuero?
It is not by the egg, but by the jurisdiction It is not the egg but the outside
Which term applies to this definition?
The total output of a group of individuals and the entire economy will increase when each good is produced at the lowest cost.
What is the definition for the word definition?
Definition : an explanation of the meaning of a word or term. The "definition" of a word or term is the explanation of its meaning in a language, spoken or written. It can include the contexts in which the word is used, or the specific area it applies to. It can also provide synonyms, related words, and antonyms. (*Note to supervisors : this question may accumulate many bad alternates.)
What is the definition of khanate?
Dominion or jurisdiction of a khan.
Term for Jurisdiction based on location of a piece of property?
In rem jurisdiction
What does lack of jurisdiction mean in child support cases?
"Lack of Jurisdiction" means that whatever court or agency it applies to does not have the authority to address the issue.
