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federal jurisdiction

[ˈfɛdərəl dʒʊərɪsˈdɪkʃən]
nounpl: federal jurisdictions
jurisdição federal
1. The authority and power of federal courts to hear and decide cases involving federal law, interstate matters, or disputes between states
The case was moved to federal jurisdiction because it involved a question of constitutional law.
O caso foi transferido para jurisdição federal porque envolvia uma questão de direito constitucional.
2. The territorial scope and legal authority exercised by the federal government in specific matters
Immigration cases fall under federal jurisdiction in the United States.
Casos de imigração caem sob a jurisdição federal nos Estados Unidos.
Synonyms
federal court authorityfederal legal authorityfederal power
Antonyms
state jurisdictionlocal jurisdictionmunicipal jurisdiction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jurisdição federal
standard term used in Brazilian legal system
Portugal
jurisdição federal
used when referring to federal systems; less common in Portuguese unitary system

Related Idioms & Phrases

within federal jurisdiction
fall under federal jurisdiction
exceed federal jurisdiction
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