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Collocations for jurisdiction - noun

ADJECTIVE

limited
universal
The British courts have universal jurisdiction over torture cases.
Under the doctrine of universal jurisdiction, suspected war criminals may be prosecuted irrespective of where they are located.
exclusive
The commissioners had exclusive jurisdiction to decide.
appellate
civil, criminal, ecclesiastical
federal, local

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VERB + jurisdiction

have, retain
The court has no jurisdiction in this case.
exercise
The court may exercise its jurisdiction to compel the husband to make a settlement upon his wife.
claim
The offshore government claims jurisdiction over the mainland.
give, grant
extend
lack
be subject to, come under
He is subject to the jurisdiction of the Indian courts.

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PREPOSITION

beyond your jurisdiction
She acted beyond the jurisdiction of any teacher.
outside your jurisdiction
The matter is outside the jurisdiction of UK administrative agencies.
under jurisdiction
The territory is still under Russian jurisdiction.
within your jurisdiction
The matter was not within the jurisdiction of the court.
jurisdiction over
The Senate committees have exclusive jurisdiction over the FBI.

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