1. A legal authority or power that is distinct and independent from another, exercised by different courts or governing bodies without overlap
Each state maintains a separate jurisdiction over family law matters.
Cada estado mantém uma jurisdição separada sobre questões de direito de família.
2. In federalism, the division of judicial or legislative power between different levels of government
The federal and state courts operate under separate jurisdictions.
Os tribunais federais e estaduais operam sob jurisdições separadas.