jurisdictional
[/ˌdʒʊrɪsdɪkʃənəl/]
adjective
jurisdicional
1. relating to the official power or authority to make legal decisions and enforce laws within a particular area or over certain types of cases
The court ruled that it had no jurisdictional authority over the case because the defendant lived in another state.
O tribunal decidiu que não tinha autoridade jurisdicional sobre o caso porque o réu vivia em outro estado.
2. relating to the geographic area or subject matter over which a court or authority has legal power
Jurisdictional boundaries between state and federal courts can sometimes be unclear.
Os limites jurisdicionais entre os tribunais estaduais e federais podem às vezes ser pouco claros.
3. relating to disputes or conflicts about which court or authority should handle a particular matter
The two agencies had a jurisdictional dispute over who should regulate the new industry.
As duas agências tiveram uma disputa jurisdicional sobre quem deveria regular a nova indústria.
This is a technical legal term widely used in both American and Brazilian legal systems. In the U.S., jurisdictional issues are critical in determining which court can hear a case, while in Brazil (jurisdicional) it has similar importance in the civil law system. Jurisdictional disputes can significantly impact litigation outcomes and are a common source of legal appeals.
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