1. The jurisdiction or power of a court or judge that is restricted to specific matters, geographical areas, or subject areas defined by law
The municipal court operates with limited judicial authority, handling only small claims and minor offenses.
O tribunal municipal opera com autoridade judicial delimitada, tratando apenas de pequenas ações e infrações menores.
2. Judicial competence that is bounded by constitutional, statutory, or regulatory provisions
Each state court functions within its delimited judicial authority as established by the state constitution.
Cada tribunal estadual funciona dentro de sua autoridade judicial delimitada conforme estabelecido pela constituição estadual.