state jurisdiction

[/steɪt dʒʊˈrɪsdɪkʃən/]

nounpl: state jurisdictions

jurisdição estadual

1. The legal authority and power of a state to govern and make decisions within its territorial boundaries

The federal court ruled that the matter fell under state jurisdiction.

O tribunal federal determinou que o assunto estava sob jurisdição estadual.

2. The scope of authority granted to state courts and governments in matters not reserved for federal control

Most criminal cases are handled within state jurisdiction.

A maioria dos casos criminais são tratados dentro da jurisdição estadual.

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General Brazilian

jurisdição estadual

Standard term used in Brazilian law and constitution

São Paulo

jurisdição estadual

Common usage in judicial contexts

Portugal

jurisdição estadual

Also used when discussing non-Portuguese legal systems; Portuguese legal system uses 'jurisdição regional'

within state jurisdiction

fall under state jurisdiction

exercise state jurisdiction

limits of state jurisdiction

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