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defined jurisdiction

[dɪˈfaɪnd ˈdʒʊərɪsdɪkʃən]
nounpl: defined jurisdictions
jurisdição definida
1. A legal authority or territorial area that has been clearly established and delimited by law or agreement, specifying which courts or authorities have power to hear cases or make decisions
The contract clause established a defined jurisdiction for resolving disputes.
A cláusula contratual estabeleceu uma jurisdição definida para resolver disputas.
2. In international law, the specific scope of authority granted to a court or tribunal with clearly delineated boundaries and limitations
The international court operates within a defined jurisdiction over war crimes.
O tribunal internacional opera dentro de uma jurisdição definida sobre crimes de guerra.
Synonyms
established jurisdictionspecified jurisdictiondelimited jurisdictionterritorial jurisdiction
Antonyms
undefined jurisdictionunlimited jurisdictionindeterminate jurisdiction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jurisdição definida
Standard legal term used in Brazilian courts and contracts
Portugal
jurisdição delimitada
Portuguese legal system often uses 'delimitada' as an alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

within defined jurisdiction
fall under defined jurisdiction
establish defined jurisdiction
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