jurisdiction
official legal authority over an area or case
Roots
- dic / dict: say or proclaim
- jur / jus: law, oath, or sworn duty
Other words with the dic / dict root
- abdicate: to give up power or responsibility
- benediction: a blessing or good words spoken over someone
- dictate: to say with authority; to command or prescribe
- dictator: a ruler with absolute authority
- diction: choice and style of words in speech or writing
- dictionary: a reference book or resource for words and meanings
- dictum: a formal saying or authoritative statement
- edict: an official order or proclamation
Other words with the jur / jus root
- abjure: to renounce formally
- adjure: to urge solemnly or command under oath
- conjure: to summon, call up, or bring to mind
- judge: to decide after considering evidence
- judicious: showing sound judgment, wisdom, or good sense
- juridical: relating to law or legal proceedings
- jurisprudence: the theory or philosophy of law
Jur gives law; diction gives saying. Jurisdiction is the authority to say what the law is here.
The court ruled that the dispute was outside its jurisdiction.