Word of the Day: JURISDICTION
Prerogative or purview
jurisdiction (noun) - the power or right to make legal decisions, exercise authority, or govern; the physical or legal territory under one’s authority, influence, or control [joor-is-dik-shuhn]
BREAKDOWN: JURIS- (law) + DICT- (speak) + -ION (state or act of)
jurisdictional means relating to the territory or sphere of activity over which legal decisions and judgements can be made
See also: benediction, valedictory, vindictive
“The people are what matter to government, and a government should aim to give all the people under its jurisdiction the best possible life.” —Frances Perkins
