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established jurisdiction

[/ɪˈstæblɪʃt ˌdʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən/]
nounpl: established jurisdictions
jurisdição estabelecida
1. A court's legal authority that has been recognized, confirmed, or made effective through precedent, statute, or previous court decisions
The court has established jurisdiction over cases involving interstate commerce.
O tribunal tem jurisdição estabelecida sobre casos envolvendo comércio interestadual.
2. The recognized power of a specific court system to hear and decide legal matters within a defined geographic area or subject matter
Federal courts have established jurisdiction in matters of constitutional law.
Os tribunais federais têm jurisdição estabelecida em questões de direito constitucional.
Synonyms
recognized jurisdictionvalid jurisdictionproper jurisdictioncompetent jurisdiction
Antonyms
lack of jurisdictionabsence of jurisdictioninvalid jurisdiction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jurisdição estabelecida
Standard legal terminology used in Brazilian courts
São Paulo
jurisdição estabelecida
Common in commercial and civil law contexts
Portugal
jurisdição estabelecida
Used in Portuguese legal system with similar meaning

Related Idioms & Phrases

establish jurisdiction over a matter
within established jurisdiction
challenge established jurisdiction
assert established jurisdiction
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