Jurisdiction
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Legal Authority
Jurisdiction implies an institution's legal power within certain limits. The school has jurisdiction over student conduct.
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Overlapping Jurisdiction
Can refer to shared legal authority by multiple entities over a case or area. The river between the two states is under overlapping jurisdiction.
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Jurisdiction Limits
It's crucial to recognize that jurisdiction is bounded geographically or thematically. The local police don't have jurisdiction in international waters.