jurisdiction

The area where a court has authority

Word Structure

Ur = sure, tour; ə = about, suppose; i = him, will; S = ship, sure

12 Letters

4 Syllables: ju•ris•dic•tion

2 Morphemes: juris•diction

10 Phonemes

Vowels: U.r, ə, i, ə

Sentence Examples

The court had jurisdiction over the tax case.

Jurisdiction may be unclear at sea.

The judge has jurisdication to rule.

Semantic Relatives

Court

Federal

Justice

Law

Local

State

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 7 by Attainment