Of or pertaining to jurisdiction.

plural of jurisdiction

The legal power to make decisions or enforce laws in an area.

jurisdictional

(international law) A principle whereby a state claims legal jurisdiction over persons whose alleged crimes were committed outside the boundaries of the prosecuting state, regardless of the accused's nationality, country of residence, or other relationship with the prosecuting country.

plural of personal jurisdiction

(law) In United States law, jurisdiction of a federal court over a cause of action arising from all parties being from different U.S. states.

plural of jurisdiction clause

Synonym of forum selection clause

(US, law) The power of a court to review and potentially modify the decisions made by another court or tribunal.