<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the right, power, or authority to administer justice by hearing and determining controversies.</li><li>power; authority; control: He has jurisdiction over all American soldiers in the area.</li><li>the extent or range of judicial, law enforcement, or other authority: This case comes under the jurisdiction of the local police.</li><li>the territory over which authority is exercised: All islands to the northwest are his jurisdiction.</li></ul>