
Jurisdiction
Legal Authority
Jurisdiction implies an institution's legal power within certain limits.

The school has jurisdiction over student conduct.
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.
Jurisdiction Limits
It's crucial to recognize that jurisdiction is bounded geographically or thematically.

The local police don't have jurisdiction in international waters.
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